Practice Niigata Earthquake, Japan (1964) - 37.11.1 | 37. Effect of Soil Properties and Damping – Liquefaction of Soils | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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37.11.1 - Niigata Earthquake, Japan (1964)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is liquefaction?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when shaking occurs in wet soils.

Question 2

Easy

During the Niigata earthquake, which type of soil was primarily affected?

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of soil types that are more prone to instability.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What phenomenon occurs when saturated soil loses strength during an earthquake?

  • Earthquake Shaking
  • Liquefaction
  • Ground Settlement

💡 Hint: Remember the term we discussed regarding soil behavior.

Question 2

True or False: Sand boils are a sign of liquefaction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when pressure builds underground.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Using the Niigata earthquake as a case study, create a comprehensive report detailing how liquefaction affected the urban landscape and the subsequent engineering solutions devised.

💡 Hint: Think about the engineering literature and how recovery efforts were structured.

Question 2

Develop a risk assessment model for a city prone to liquefaction during earthquakes, considering soil types, groundwater levels, and building codes.

💡 Hint: Use GIS tools and historical datasets to inform your assessment.

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