34.4.1 - Soil Amplification
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Practice Questions
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What is soil amplification?
💡 Hint: Think about how soft soils can affect shaking.
List the three types of soil classification as per IS 1893.
💡 Hint: Recall the classifications based on their shear wave velocities.
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What does soil amplification refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how soft soils behave during an earthquake.
True or False: Soft soils dampen seismic waves.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of different soil types.
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A new skyscraper is planned on a Type III soil site. Discuss the structural considerations that the engineering team needs to address to ensure safety during earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Think about how soil stability and shaking intensity can influence design.
Evaluate the risks involved with neglecting soil amplification in the design of public buildings in a seismic area.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of severe shaking on building integrity.
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