Practice Nature Of Earthquake Ground Motion (32.1.1) - Response of Structures to Earthquake

Practice: Nature of Earthquake Ground Motion

Lesson 32.1.1Response of Structures to Earthquake

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Question 1.
What are the two main components of ground motion?
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Think about the directions in which forces can act.
Question 2.
What is an accelerogram?
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It is a type of data collected during an earthquake.
3Question 3.
What does ground motion result from?
- Tectonic plate movement
- Seismic waves
- Wind forces
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Consider how energy is released during an earthquake.
4Question 4.
True or False: The vertical component of ground motion is usually more critical than the horizontal components.
- True
- False
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Reflect on which forces buildings are designed primarily to resist.
Question 5.
A building in an earthquake-prone area experiences severe horizontal ground motion. Explain how engineers might design the building to mitigate potential damage due to this motion.
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Reflect on different techniques commonly used in earthquake-resistant design.
Question 6.
Consider a scenario where both horizontal and vertical components affect a building. Describe how the structure might need to adapt to accommodate both types of motion.
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Think about how different forces might interact and affect structural integrity.

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