Practice Site Effects And Importance Of Local Soil (34.4)

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Question 1.
What is soil amplification?
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Think about how different materials react during an earthquake.
Question 2.
Name the three types of soil classification as per IS 1893.
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Consider the shear wave velocity.
3Question 3.
What is the importance factor for hospitals?
- 1.0
- 1.5
- 2.0
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Think about the role of hospitals during emergencies.
4Question 4.
True or False: Soft soil amplifies ground shaking intensity.
- True
- False
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Consider the differences between rock and soft soil.
Question 5.
Evaluate the seismic design considerations for a hospital located on medium soil. What parameters must be accounted for?
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Consider the implications of both the soil type and the building's purpose.
Question 6.
If a building on soft soil experiences much greater shaking than one on hard soil, how would that affect the design approach for the former?
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Reflect on how to protect structures from heightened seismic effects.

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