14.10 - Frequency Content of Ground Motion
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What does the Fourier Transform do in the context of earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about how signals can be analyzed over time.
Define Power Spectral Density (PSD).
💡 Hint: Focus on energy distribution related to frequency.
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What does the Fourier Spectrum help to identify?
💡 Hint: Think about how signals can be broken down.
True or False: Narrow-band motions are less risky than broad-band motions.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of energy concentration.
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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.
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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