34.4 - Site Effects and Importance of Local Soil
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What is soil amplification?
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials react during an earthquake.
Name the three types of soil classification as per IS 1893.
💡 Hint: Consider the shear wave velocity.
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What is the importance factor for hospitals?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of hospitals during emergencies.
True or False: Soft soil amplifies ground shaking intensity.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences between rock and soft soil.
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Evaluate the seismic design considerations for a hospital located on medium soil. What parameters must be accounted for?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of both the soil type and the building's purpose.
If a building on soft soil experiences much greater shaking than one on hard soil, how would that affect the design approach for the former?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how to protect structures from heightened seismic effects.
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