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What type of waves consist of Primary Waves (P-waves) and Secondary Waves (S-waves)?
What type of waves consist of Primary Waves (P-waves) and Secondary Waves (S-waves)?
How do particles in P-waves behave during an earthquake?
How do particles in P-waves behave during an earthquake?
What type of surface motion do Love waves produce?
What type of surface motion do Love waves produce?
In which direction do S-waves oscillate relative to their direction of energy transmission?
In which direction do S-waves oscillate relative to their direction of energy transmission?
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What characterizes Rayleigh waves during an earthquake?
What characterizes Rayleigh waves during an earthquake?
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Which type of wave is fastest during an earthquake?
Which type of wave is fastest during an earthquake?
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What motion do Love waves primarily exhibit?
What motion do Love waves primarily exhibit?
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Which type of seismic wave does not travel through liquids?
Which type of seismic wave does not travel through liquids?
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What is the primary function of a seismograph?
What is the primary function of a seismograph?
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How does energy from seismic waves behave when reaching the Earth's surface?
How does energy from seismic waves behave when reaching the Earth's surface?
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What component of a seismograph is responsible for marking on chart paper?
What component of a seismograph is responsible for marking on chart paper?
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Between what layers of the Earth do seismic waves primarily reflect?
Between what layers of the Earth do seismic waves primarily reflect?
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Which type of seismic wave is primarily responsible for causing maximum damage to structures?
Which type of seismic wave is primarily responsible for causing maximum damage to structures?
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What is the primary focus of engineering when assessing ground motions from earthquakes?
What is the primary focus of engineering when assessing ground motions from earthquakes?
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What is an accelerogram?
What is an accelerogram?
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Which of the following factors can affect the nature of accelerograms?
Which of the following factors can affect the nature of accelerograms?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between weak motions from distant earthquakes and human perception?
Which statement best describes the relationship between weak motions from distant earthquakes and human perception?
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What may influence the damage potential of ground motions from earthquakes?
What may influence the damage potential of ground motions from earthquakes?
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What is the term for instruments that provide only the maximum extent of motion during an earthquake?
What is the term for instruments that provide only the maximum extent of motion during an earthquake?
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What is the frequency range typically associated with strong ground motions?
What is the frequency range typically associated with strong ground motions?
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Which of the following technologies is more commonly used today for recording ground motions?
Which of the following technologies is more commonly used today for recording ground motions?
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In terms of design codes, vertical design acceleration is typically taken as a fraction of which measurement?
In terms of design codes, vertical design acceleration is typically taken as a fraction of which measurement?
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What type of pendulum is used for measuring vertical oscillations in earthquake instrumentation?
What type of pendulum is used for measuring vertical oscillations in earthquake instrumentation?
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What characteristic of ground motions is described as random in nature?
What characteristic of ground motions is described as random in nature?
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How does the maximum amplitude of vertical motion compare to that of horizontal motion during an earthquake?
How does the maximum amplitude of vertical motion compare to that of horizontal motion during an earthquake?
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What is the primary source of energy for the seismic waves that cause ground motion?
What is the primary source of energy for the seismic waves that cause ground motion?
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What constitutes the timer in the seismograph system?
What constitutes the timer in the seismograph system?
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Which component of the seismograph detects the ground shaking?
Which component of the seismograph detects the ground shaking?
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What does peak ground acceleration (PGA) of 0.6g indicate?
What does peak ground acceleration (PGA) of 0.6g indicate?
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What information does the energy content of ground shaking provide?
What information does the energy content of ground shaking provide?
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Why is a horizontal PGA value greater than 1.0g significant?
Why is a horizontal PGA value greater than 1.0g significant?
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Which piece of the seismograph is primarily responsible for recording the detected ground shaking?
Which piece of the seismograph is primarily responsible for recording the detected ground shaking?
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What is the role of the pendulum bob in the seismograph system?
What is the role of the pendulum bob in the seismograph system?
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What does the frequency content of the ground shaking inform us about?
What does the frequency content of the ground shaking inform us about?
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Study Notes
Earthquake Design and Construction
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Seismic Waves
- Seismic waves are released during earthquakes and travel through the Earth's layers
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Body Waves:
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P-waves (Primary waves):
- Fastest waves
- Push and pull motion
- Travel through solids and liquids
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S-waves (Secondary waves):
- Slower than P-waves
- Up and down motion
- Travel only through solids
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P-waves (Primary waves):
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Surface Waves:
- Travel along the Earth's surface
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Love Waves:
- Side to side motion
- Cause significant damage
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Rayleigh Waves:
- Elliptical motion in the vertical plane
- Cause ground shaking
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Measuring Instruments
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Seismograph:
- Measures ground shaking
- Comprises:
- Sensor: detects the ground motion
- Recorder: records the motion
- Timer: measures the time
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Seismoscope:
- Records only the maximum amplitude of ground motion
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Seismograph:
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Strong Ground Motions
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Accelerogram:
- Records variation of ground acceleration with time
- Key parameters:
- Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA): Represents the maximum horizontal force experienced by a structure
- Duration of strong shaking:
- Frequency content:
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Important Observations:
- Horizontal PGA can exceed 1.0g (1.0 times the acceleration due to gravity)
- Vertical design acceleration is usually 1/2 to 2/3 of the horizontal design acceleration
- Ground shaking is generally more severe at the Earth's surface than at depth
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Accelerogram:
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Design Considerations:
- Structures buried underground experience reduced acceleration levels
- P-waves and S-waves cause maximum damage to structures due to their racking motion
- Surface waves also contribute significantly to ground shaking
- Understanding ground motion characteristics is crucial for earthquake-resistant design
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Explore the intricacies of seismic waves and their behavior during earthquakes in this quiz. Delve into the different types of waves, their characteristics, and the instruments used to measure ground motion. Test your knowledge on how earthquakes impact design and construction.
