Practice Selection of Target Design Earthquake - 36.2.1 | 36. Site Specific Response Spectrum | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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36.2.1 - Selection of Target Design Earthquake

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a seismic source?

💡 Hint: Look for features that can generate ground shaking.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method of seismic hazard analysis.

💡 Hint: Consider which method focuses on maximum earthquake scenarios.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of selecting a target design earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about how seismic engineering relies on specific data.

Question 2

Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis focuses on:

  • All possible earthquakes
  • Maximum credible earthquake
  • Average earthquake

💡 Hint: Consider which analysis gives a specific worst-case scenario.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A site is located near a known fault line. Discuss the steps you would take to select a target design earthquake considering local historical records and recent seismic activities.

💡 Hint: Consider both tangible data and historical trends.

Question 2

Compare a scenario in which a DSHA is favored for a critical infrastructure project vs. a PSHA in a residential area development. Discuss the rationale behind each choice.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of safety versus risk management.

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