1.7 - Response of Structures to Ground Motion
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Practice Questions
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What does base excitation refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a building when the ground shakes.
Define relative displacement.
💡 Hint: What do we call the displacement of the structure compared to the ground?
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What is the primary model used to describe the response of structures to ground motion?
💡 Hint: Think about how we represent forces acting at the base.
True or False: Relative displacement is not important in earthquake engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings would react if we ignored this concept.
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Given a building with a height of 100m and average sway during an earthquake of 0.5m, calculate the relative displacement if the ground moves 0.3m.
💡 Hint: What is the difference between the two measurements?
Discuss how engineers can utilize response spectrum analysis to design a new skyscraper in an earthquake-prone area.
💡 Hint: Consider what factors influence the engineering design in such scenarios.
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