Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and principles of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, focusing on the behavior of soils and structures during seismic events. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: geotechnical engineering earthquake engineering soil dynamics seismic design |
What is the primary factor that influences the seismic response of a soil deposit?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where soil loses its strength and behaves like a liquid during an earthquake?
Which type of soil is most susceptible to liquefaction?
What is the primary mechanism that causes ground shaking during an earthquake?
Which type of seismic wave is responsible for the majority of damage to structures during an earthquake?
What is the term used to describe the amplification of seismic waves as they pass through soft soil layers?
Which design approach aims to minimize the risk of structural damage during an earthquake by dissipating seismic energy through inelastic deformation?
What is the purpose of a seismic isolation system in earthquake-resistant design?
Which type of foundation is commonly used in seismic-prone areas to reduce the risk of structural damage?
What is the term used to describe the process of strengthening or modifying an existing structure to improve its seismic performance?
Which seismic design code is widely used in the United States for the seismic design of buildings and other structures?
What is the term used to describe the maximum horizontal acceleration that a structure is expected to experience during an earthquake?
Which type of soil is generally considered to be the most stable during an earthquake?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a structure's natural period of vibration matches the predominant period of seismic waves, leading to increased structural response?
Which type of seismic wave is responsible for the back-and-forth motion of the ground during an earthquake?