6.18.1 - Response History Analysis
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Practice Questions
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Define response history analysis in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about why monitoring time and behavior under stress is vital.
What are the three main parameters monitored in response history analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider the physical changes in the structure.
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What does response history analysis primarily evaluate?
💡 Hint: Think about what is most important during an earthquake.
True or False: Displacement is the speed at which a structure responds to an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of the three dynamic parameters we reviewed.
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Design a hypothetical SDOF structure for an area prone to seismic activity. Describe how you would implement response history analysis to ensure its safety.
💡 Hint: Remember to think about the material restrictions and design codes!
Assess the potential limitations of response history analysis. What factors could lead to inaccurate evaluations?
💡 Hint: Consider external variables that might not be accounted for in simulation.
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