5.13.2 - Use in Codes
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What does a response spectrum represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures react in an earthquake.
What is pseudo spectral acceleration?
💡 Hint: It relates to the expected peak actions on structures.
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What does a response spectrum visualize?
💡 Hint: Focus on the structural responses during earthquakes.
True or False: Pseudo spectral acceleration represents real, measured responses during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'pseudo' means.
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Assess the implications of using outdated response spectra in seismic design. What factors must engineers consider to maintain safety standards?
💡 Hint: Think about advances in seismic understanding and their impacts.
If a building’s design does not incorporate the pseudo spectral acceleration correctly, how might this affect its performance during an earthquake? Provide hypothetical scenarios.
💡 Hint: Consider what could happen if safety margins are not met.
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