27.8.1 - Structural Response Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is a seismogram?
💡 Hint: Think about what seismographs do.
Why is time-history data important?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications for safety.
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What type of data do engineers use to evaluate structural response during earthquakes?
💡 Hint: What records seismic events?
True or False: Nonlinear models assume a proportional response to seismic forces.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure's limits.
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You are an engineer tasked with designing a new office building in a seismic zone. How would you use time-history data for your analysis? Describe your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider both past events and building material qualities in your approach.
After analyzing seismogram data, you discover potential inaccuracies in its recording. What steps would you take to ensure safety in the engineering design?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of incorrect data on safety.
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