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What happen if a tall building more likely to be damage by an earthquake if it is on a a mountain of granite or a valley of sediment?
A tall building on a mountain of granite is less likely to be damaged by an earthquake compared to a valley of sediment. Granite is a more stable and solid foundation that can help dissipate the seismic waves, whereas sediment in the valley is more prone to liquefaction and amplification of seismic waves, making it more vulnerable to damage.
If an L shaped building is affected by an earthquake which limb of the building will be more affected and why?
The top of the building will be more affected. Because theres nothing to support it up top, all it depends on to stand up is the ground, but during an earthquake, the ground is shaking uncontrollably. You'd see it on mythbusters
Why did some buildings survive Kobe earthquake?
In Kobe there were two sorts of Buildings, the older ones, and the newer ones The older ones were made mostly of just wood, and therefore werent very sturdy and burned very easily too. Which made them easy targets for the earthquake, and the post-earthquake fires. However the newer ones were built with earthquakes in mind, and were made with steel frames, and extra support (etc.) unlike the older wooden houses. This made them harder to burn or knock down. Although, some weren't as 'earthquake-proof' as thought and did fall down as well. But the majority of the newer buildings managed to survive the earthquake
What is the measurement of how likely an area is to have damage called?
an earthquake hazard
How can the type of ground beneath a building affect the buildings response to seismic waves?
It can affect the strength, durability, or the sturdiness of the building. If the ground beneath it is sand, It is more than likely to fall during an earthquake or something. Sand is a horrible foundation for a building. Loose soil can also affect the building in the same way, making it slide or sink into the ground.
Which type of building would most likely survive an earthquake?
Any that are built in an earthquake area if you don't want them to fall. And any that would not stand on their own in an earthquake.
A building that can resist an earthquake will fall down or not?
A building that can resist earthquakes can fall down if you put more pressure on them then they were designed to withstand. For example if there was to be a major subsidence directly under half of the building it is likely that it will fall over.
How can studying the effects of earthquakes help engineers improve the safety of buildings?
The biggest problem that structural engineers face when designing something to be "earthquake-proof" is the up and down motion created by the S waves. Seismic S waves look and behave very much like a large sheet of poster board when you wave the top of it with your hands, a massive amount of up and down motion is creating, literally lifting the building straight into the air and then dropping it back to earth. Vertical elasticity can be achieved in several ways. First of all, engineers will often make sure that buildings in earthquake zones are built with more metal than concrete, even using wood frames whenever possible. Metal and wood are flexible and ductile, which is the quality one favors in an earthquake. Anything rigid, no matter how strong, will likely shatter if shaken by the immense forces of an earthquake. Another important consideration is the terrain. The ground around a building is often softened up by the vibrations caused by both S and P waves, so engineers need to make sure the building has a solid base to stand on. It is not uncommon for some engineers to run huge beams all the way down to the bedrock, so that the structure has some backup stilts to stand on if the dirt and sand it is built atop begins to liquefy. The important thing to remember is that buildings can be fixed or replaced, but human lives cannot. Engineers aren't' worried so much about making a building usable after a quake, what matters is making sure that nothing falls on anyone.
During an earthquake what is likely to happen to a building built on loose soil and rock?
A building built on loose soil and rock is more susceptible to shaking and settling during an earthquake. The loose soil can amplify the shaking, leading to more severe structural damage. The building may also experience uneven settlement, causing potential structural failure.
How high on the Richter scale would kill someone?
The energy in the Richter scale will not of itself kill anyone. Indeed if you are outside in an open area you are likely to be safe (baring cracks in the ground and liquefaction. It is things falling on you that will kill you and that depends on the design of the building/structure you are in. A weak earthquake in a poor building can kill you. A strong earthquake in a well built building will probably not kill you.
What is the measurement of how likely an area is to have damaging earthquake called?
an earthquake hazard
How likely is an earthquake in Greece?
not very
What is the earthquake frequency for Japan?
likely
What is the likelihood of a napier earthquake?
not likely
Why is Idaho most likely to have an earthquake?
Yes, there is a possibility of an earthquake in any state but some are less likely to have earthquakes than others.
What happen if a tall building more likely to be damage by an earthquake if it is on a a mountain of granite or a valley of sediment?
A tall building on a mountain of granite is less likely to be damaged by an earthquake compared to a valley of sediment. Granite is a more stable and solid foundation that can help dissipate the seismic waves, whereas sediment in the valley is more prone to liquefaction and amplification of seismic waves, making it more vulnerable to damage.
How likely is it that another earthquake will strike San Francisco?
very likely.
