Practice Causes Of Faulting (21.2) - Geological Faults - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
Define tectonic stresses.
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Consider the movements of Earth's plates.
Question 2.
What is one human activity that can affect faulting?
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Think of activities that change the stress on rocks.
3Question 3.
What are tectonic stresses?
- A type of rock
- Forces caused by plate movement
- Only occur at volcanoes
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Consider what happens when plates interact.
4Question 4.
True or False: Volcanic activity has no effect on faulting.
- True
- False
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Think about the influences of magma.
Question 5.
How would you assess the risk of faulting in a city built near a volcano? Discuss factors to consider.
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Think about the relationship between tectonics and volcanoes.
Question 6.
Propose a design strategy for a bridge in an area with known human-induced faulting. What considerations must be included?
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Consider the materials and techniques that allow for movement.

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