5 Questions
What is the main goal for engineers in earthquake engineering?
To mitigate hazards induced by earthquake and other forms of ground motion
What is the most common and dominant agent of damage in earthquakes?
Ground shaking
What is the study of earthquakes called?
Seismology
What are the types of earthquakes mentioned in the text?
Tectonic, volcanic, explosions
What is the duration of ground shaking during earthquakes?
Seconds to few minutes
Test your knowledge of earthquake engineering principles with this quiz. Explore the effects of earthquakes on the built environment, types of earthquakes and their mechanisms, seismicity in the Philippines, and the difference between magnitude and intensity as measurements of earthquakes. Get ready to illustrate your understanding of these critical concepts.
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