14.10.1 - Fourier Spectrum
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What is the purpose of the Fourier Transform?
💡 Hint: Consider how signals can be represented differently.
Define the Fourier Amplitude Spectrum.
💡 Hint: Think about how each frequency's contribution is represented.
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What does the Fourier Transform accomplish?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of Fourier Transform.
True or False: The Fourier Amplitude Spectrum shows the contribution of frequencies to a signal.
💡 Hint: Think about how it visually represents signal information.
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Analyze a given ground motion data set using the Fourier Transform and identify dominant frequencies. How would the results influence structural design?
💡 Hint: Look for peaks in the amplitude spectrum to determine dominant frequencies.
Discuss how noise in seismic data can affect the results of a Fourier analysis. What methods can be used to mitigate these effects?
💡 Hint: Investigate various filtering techniques used in signal processing.
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