Practice Site Effects and Importance of Local Soil - 34.4 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.4 - Site Effects and Importance of Local Soil

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is soil amplification?

💡 Hint: Think about how different materials react during an earthquake.

Question 2

Easy

Name the three types of soil classification as per IS 1893.

💡 Hint: Consider the shear wave velocity.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the importance factor for hospitals?

  • 1.0
  • 1.5
  • 2.0

💡 Hint: Think about the role of hospitals during emergencies.

Question 2

True or False: Soft soil amplifies ground shaking intensity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the differences between rock and soft soil.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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