34.1.2. Seismic Hazard Analysis

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DSHA stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what it assesses regarding earthquakes.

2. 2.

   Which method considers probabilities of earthquake occurrences?

   Hint

   It starts with a 'P' for 'Probabilities'!

3. 3.

   What is DSHA?

   • A method considering all possible earthquakes
   • An approach focusing on maximum faults
   • An analysis method ignoring structures

   Hint

   Remember, it’s deterministic.

4. 4.

   True or False: PSHA examines the frequency and probability of earthquakes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what 'Probabilistic' means.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.