33.8 - Site Effects and Soil Amplification
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Practice Questions
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What does it mean for soil to amplify seismic waves?
💡 Hint: Consider the comparison between solid rock and clay soil.
Name one type of soil according to the IS code classification.
💡 Hint: Think about the hardest soil category.
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What is meant by soil amplification?
💡 Hint: Think about how softer soil reacts to seismic waves compared to hard soil.
True or False: The IS code provides different spectra shapes for various soil types.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of building codes in structural safety.
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A city wants to build a new hospital in a soft soil area. Discuss the considerations engineers must make regarding seismic design and the implications of using standard design spectra versus site-specific versions.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the differences in building standards for various soil types.
Evaluate the impact of ignoring soil conditions when designing infrastructure in an earthquake-prone area. What could be the potential consequences?
💡 Hint: Think about historical earthquake disasters and their links to construction practices.
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