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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What does uniform scaling involve?
💡 Hint: Focus on what uniform scaling means in terms of the recorded data.
Question 2
Easy
Name one advantage of spectral matching.
💡 Hint: Think about how accurately the method represents the dynamics of earthquakes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is the primary purpose of scaling techniques in earthquake engineering?
- To improve the aesthetics of buildings
- To align ground motion records with design spectra
- To reduce costs in construction
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between ground motions and structural integrity during earthquakes.
Question 2
True or False: Spectral matching only modifies the amplitude of ground motion records.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what else might need to be adjusted beyond just amplitude.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
A ground motion record shows peak acceleration of 0.6g, but the design response spectrum requires 0.9g. If uniform scaling is used, what is the scaling factor and how might this impact the accuracy?
💡 Hint: Consider dividing the desired acceleration by the recorded value.
Question 2
In a study, engineers want to apply spectral matching to a recorded ground motion that primarily affects high frequencies. How should they approach this task? Discuss any potential limitations.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the significance of incorporating all frequencies in the matching process.
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