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Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Design

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Which of the following is NOT a type of seismic wave:

  1. P-wave

  2. S-wave

  3. Love wave

  4. Rayleigh wave

  5. Body wave

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Body waves are a type of seismic wave that travels through the Earth's interior, while P-waves, S-waves, Love waves, and Rayleigh waves are all types of surface waves that travel along the Earth's surface.

The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) is used to measure:

  1. Earthquake magnitude

  2. Earthquake intensity

  3. Ground motion

  4. Liquefaction potential

  5. Tsunami risk

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The MMI is a measure of the intensity of an earthquake's shaking at a particular location, based on observed effects on people, buildings, and the environment.

The Richter magnitude scale is used to measure:

  1. Earthquake magnitude

  2. Earthquake intensity

  3. Ground motion

  4. Liquefaction potential

  5. Tsunami risk

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Richter magnitude scale is a measure of the energy released by an earthquake, based on the amplitude of seismic waves recorded by seismographs.

The peak ground acceleration (PGA) is a measure of:

  1. Earthquake magnitude

  2. Earthquake intensity

  3. Ground motion

  4. Liquefaction potential

  5. Tsunami risk

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The PGA is a measure of the maximum acceleration of the ground during an earthquake, which is used to estimate the potential for damage to structures.

Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which:

  1. Soil loses its strength and behaves like a liquid

  2. Soil becomes denser and more compacted

  3. Soil erodes and is carried away by water

  4. Soil cracks and forms fissures

  5. Soil becomes impermeable to water

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Liquefaction occurs when saturated soil loses its strength and behaves like a liquid, typically due to the shaking caused by an earthquake.

The seismic design of structures aims to:

  1. Prevent collapse during an earthquake

  2. Minimize damage to the structure

  3. Ensure the structure remains fully functional after an earthquake

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of seismic design is to prevent collapse, minimize damage, and ensure the structure remains functional after an earthquake.

Base isolation is a seismic design technique that:

  1. Isolates the structure from the ground

  2. Increases the stiffness of the structure

  3. Adds mass to the structure

  4. Dampens the vibrations of the structure

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Base isolation involves placing a layer of flexible material between the structure and the ground, which isolates the structure from the ground motion and reduces the forces transmitted to the structure.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of foundation used in seismic design:

  1. Spread footings

  2. Pile foundations

  3. Mat foundations

  4. Raft foundations

  5. Deep foundations

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raft foundations are not commonly used in seismic design because they are not as effective in resisting lateral forces as other types of foundations.

The Uniform Building Code (UBC) is a set of:

  1. Building codes for seismic design

  2. Guidelines for earthquake preparedness

  3. Standards for construction materials

  4. Regulations for land use planning

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UBC is a set of building codes that provide minimum requirements for the seismic design of structures in the United States.

The International Building Code (IBC) is a set of:

  1. Building codes for seismic design

  2. Guidelines for earthquake preparedness

  3. Standards for construction materials

  4. Regulations for land use planning

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IBC is a set of building codes that provide minimum requirements for the seismic design of structures in the United States.

The Eurocode 8 (EC8) is a set of:

  1. Building codes for seismic design

  2. Guidelines for earthquake preparedness

  3. Standards for construction materials

  4. Regulations for land use planning

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EC8 is a set of building codes that provide minimum requirements for the seismic design of structures in Europe.

The Japanese Building Code (JBC) is a set of:

  1. Building codes for seismic design

  2. Guidelines for earthquake preparedness

  3. Standards for construction materials

  4. Regulations for land use planning

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The JBC is a set of building codes that provide minimum requirements for the seismic design of structures in Japan.

The Chinese Building Code (CBC) is a set of:

  1. Building codes for seismic design

  2. Guidelines for earthquake preparedness

  3. Standards for construction materials

  4. Regulations for land use planning

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CBC is a set of building codes that provide minimum requirements for the seismic design of structures in China.

The Indian Standard (IS) 1893 is a set of:

  1. Building codes for seismic design

  2. Guidelines for earthquake preparedness

  3. Standards for construction materials

  4. Regulations for land use planning

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IS 1893 is a set of building codes that provide minimum requirements for the seismic design of structures in India.

The New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) is a set of:

  1. Building codes for seismic design

  2. Guidelines for earthquake preparedness

  3. Standards for construction materials

  4. Regulations for land use planning

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NZBC is a set of building codes that provide minimum requirements for the seismic design of structures in New Zealand.

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