Practice Influence Of Local Geology (33.8.1) - Response and Design Spectra

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Question 1.
What is local geology?
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Think about how the ground composition can change during an earthquake.
Question 2.
Name one type of soil that amplifies seismic waves.
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Consider the type of ground that might shake more during an earthquake.
3Question 3.
What influences ground motion during earthquakes?
- Local Geology
- House Design
- Weather Patterns
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Think about what factors change the ground's reaction during an earthquake.
4Question 4.
True or False: Soft soils usually dampen seismic waves.
- True
- False
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Recall the impact of different soil types on shake intensity.
Question 5.
Evaluate how a city might adjust its building codes in response to an increase in soft soil areas due to urban development.
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Consider how urban planning might intersect with geological surveys.
Question 6.
Propose a study to analyze the seismic performance of buildings across different soil types in a specific region.
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Think about what factors you would need to compare to determine performance.

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