Seismic Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

ASME - ANSWER American Society of Mechanical Engineers DOSH - ANSWER Division of Occupational Safety and Health LADBS - ANSWER Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Alteration made to conveyance shall comply with ASME A17.1-204 Section - ANSWER 8.7 The seismic section of ASME A17.1-2004 and alterations made to conveyances must also comply with this section - ANSWER 8.4

Earthquakes 1 – Recording Station GIZMO < ALL ANSWERS CORRECT> Name: Date: Earthquakes GIZMO Vocabulary: body wave, earthquake, epicenter, fault, focus, P-wave, S-wave, seismic wave, seismogram, seismograph Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) Gizmo Warm-up The Earthquakes 1 – Recording Station Gizmo simulates the seismic waves released by an earthquake. To begin, look at the key on the bottom left side of the Gizmo. 1. The epice...

In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, _____ stone masonry walls shall not be used. Rubble R404.1.1.1 Masonry foundation walls. In Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2, foundations with stem walls shall be provided with a minimum of one No. ___ bar within 12 inches of the top of the wall and one No. ___ bar located 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the footing. #4 #4 R403.1.3.1 Foundations with stem walls The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of ___ inches wi...

NCIDQ IDFX Exam Questions with 100% correct Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 (100% Verified) When does the designer transfer all warranties and manuals? - correct answer when the designer is the seller of the goods when goods are shipped FOB destination, who has the title to them while in transit? - correct answer the seller when goods are shipped FOB factory, who has the title to them while in transit? - correct answer the buyer (transfer when goods leave the manufacturer/seller) what is i...

NCIDQ IDFX Model Exam Questions with Verified Answers Latest Updated (100% Solved) During design development of a commercial office space, the interior designer can minimize energy use by coordinating space planning with (A) daylighting zones (B) HVAC zones (C) occupant sensor controls (D) time-switch controls A 3. In most situations, the application for a building permit is made by the (A) building owner (B) client (C) contractor (D) interior designer C 4. Which of the following c...

well-graded, clean gravels; gravel-sand mixes - GW Poorly graded clean gravels; gravel-sand mixes - GP silty gravels; poorly graded gravel-sand mixes - GM Clayey gravels; poorly graded gravel-and-clay mixes - GC well graded clean sands; gravel-sand mixes - SW poorly graded clean sand; sand-gravel mixes - SP Silty sands; poorly graded sand-silt mixes - SM Sand-silt clay mix with plastic fines - SM-SC Clayey sands; poorly graded sand-clay mixes - SC Inorganic silts and clayey silts - ML ...

Question 1 0.5 / 0.5 points 3.1. In Wikipedia, look up "1906 San Francisco earthquake" and answer this question: Which of the following is true about the 1906 earthquake? a. Potentially more than 3,000 people died, the most ever due to an earthquake in theU.S. b. Devasting fires broke out after the earthquake that were even more destructive c. Areas situated in sediment-filled valleys sustained stronger shaking than nearbybedrock sites. d. All the above Question 2 0.5 / 0.5 points 3...

ERSC 181 Test 8 (Final). Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 4 - 52.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 Refer to the image of a meandering stream shown here. At which site along the stream would stream erosion be the most active? A. D and B B. A and C C. B and C D. C and D E. A and E Question 2 of 50 Which type of faulting is most dangerous in Utah? 2.0/ 2.0 Points 2.0/...

Where and why do earthquakes occur? - ANSWER-Earthquakes occur along plate boundaries and faults due to rocks underground breaking along a fault Are faults the same as plate boundaries? - ANSWER-No; Faults are cracks in rocks/plates, and plate boundaries are where the plates end (Plate boundaries are all faults, but not all faults are plate boundaries - most are not) What are the major types of seismic waves? Which travels fastest? Which causes most damage? - ANSWER-P and S waves. S waves ...