36.7 - Factors Influencing Site Response Spectrum
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What effect do soft soils have on seismic waves?
💡 Hint: Think about how rigidity affects wave movement.
What is the relationship between depth to bedrock and wave amplification?
💡 Hint: Consider how waves interact with soil depths.
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What type of soil amplifies low-frequency waves?
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of the soils.
True or False: Greater depth to bedrock generally leads to less wave amplification.
💡 Hint: Consider how waves behave as they move through different layers.
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Given a site with 20m depth to a very soft soil layer, assess the expected seismic response compared to a shallow layer of hard rock.
💡 Hint: Relate the concepts of depth and soil type to wave behavior.
Evaluate the impact of varying topographies on seismic wave propagation in two different regions, one mountainous and another flat.
💡 Hint: Consider how shapes influence wave dynamics.
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