34.1.2 - Seismic Hazard Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What does DSHA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it assesses regarding earthquakes.
Which method considers probabilities of earthquake occurrences?
💡 Hint: It starts with a 'P' for 'Probabilities'!
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What is DSHA?
💡 Hint: Remember, it’s deterministic.
True or False: PSHA examines the frequency and probability of earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'Probabilistic' means.
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Challenge Problems
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A city is located near two major fault lines. Discuss how an engineer might apply both DSHA and PSHA in structural designs.
💡 Hint: Think about assessing extreme and realistic risks.
Consider a historical building designated for renovation in an earthquake-prone area. Evaluate the maximum design ground motion with DSHA and the frequency with PSHA.
💡 Hint: Balance between historical values and earthquake preparedness.
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