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EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERINGA two day exploration!
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WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSgB1IWr6O4
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WHY ARE EARTHQUAKES SO HARD TO PREDICT?
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhRuUoTnA6g&t=18s
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STEPS TO COMPLETE OVER THESE TWO DAYS:
▪ Start with an investigation by completing Step 1 on the worksheet pages:
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STEPS TO COMPLETE OVER THESE TWO DAYS:
▪ Step 2 – Refer to the student handout for Step 2!
▪ Design both your shake table and your building
▪ You have a list of available materials
▪ Make scientific sketches of both your sketch table and your building designs – be sure to follow the requirements!
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STEPS TO COMPLETE OVER THESE TWO DAYS:
▪ Step 3
▪ Step 4
What might be good time increments to try?
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STEP TO COMPLETE AT HOME:
▪ Step 5 – at home – due next time