Practice Frequency Content of Ground Motion - 14.10 | 14. Natural Frequencies | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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14.10 - Frequency Content of Ground Motion

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does the Fourier Transform do in the context of earthquakes?

💡 Hint: Think about how signals can be analyzed over time.

Question 2

Easy

Define Power Spectral Density (PSD).

💡 Hint: Focus on energy distribution related to frequency.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the Fourier Spectrum help to identify?

  • A. The shape of the building
  • B. The dominant frequencies of ground motion
  • C. The size of the earthquake

💡 Hint: Think about how signals can be broken down.

Question 2

True or False: Narrow-band motions are less risky than broad-band motions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of energy concentration.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given an earthquake with identified dominant frequencies of 2 Hz, determine if it can resonate with a building's natural frequency of 2 Hz. Discuss potential outcomes.

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of resonance on structures.

Question 2

Analyze the frequency content of a ground motion data and propose design implications for a new building in the area.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how frequency distribution affects structural design.

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