Lecture: Introduction to Seismology and Ground Motion Parameters
Lecture: Introduction to Seismology and Ground Motion Parameters
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GSC415 Winter 2013<br />
Engineering Geology II<br />
Body Waves: P-wave<br />
• Primary wave, first <strong>to</strong> arrive<br />
– Used in Early Warning Systems<br />
• Compressional, no rotation<br />
• Particle motion in direction of wave<br />
propagation<br />
• Relatively little damage potential<br />
2/18/13 Cal Poly Pomona<br />
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