2.2 - Earthquake loads
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What are earthquake loads?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a building during an earthquake.
List two factors that influence earthquake loads.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during a seismic event.
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What is an earthquake load?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.
True or False: Magnitude is unrelated to earthquake load.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between magnitude and load.
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Given an earthquake of magnitude 6.0, calculate the expected earthquake load for a building of mass 1500 kg located 20 km from the epicenter.
💡 Hint: Consider how magnitude and distance affect load intensity.
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