Practice Seismogram (27) - Seismogram - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What does a seismogram record?
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Think about what instruments measure during seismic events.
Question 2.
Name the two types of seismograms.
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Consider the evolution of technology as a clue.
3Question 3.
What do seismographs record?
- Wind patterns
- Ground motion
- Temperature changes
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Think about what natural disasters they are used to measure.
4Question 4.
True or False: S-waves travel faster than P-waves.
- True
- False
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Recall the order of wave arrivals.
Question 5.
Analyze a real seismogram and identify P-waves, S-waves, and surface waves. Discuss the significance of each wave in terms of potential structural impact.
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Look for the order and amplitude of waves in the seismogram.
Question 6.
Given the amplitude of a recorded S-wave is significantly larger than a P-wave, discuss the implications it has on structural design in earthquake-prone regions.
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Consider how wave height correlates with damage.

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