27.4 - Time-History Records
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What does a time-history record plot?
💡 Hint: Think about what seismograms measure.
Name one component of the data provided by time-history records.
💡 Hint: Consider the different measures of motion.
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What does a time-history record display?
💡 Hint: Focus on the types of data seismograms provide.
True or False: Displacement data is not part of time-history records.
💡 Hint: Recall the three measurements included in time histories.
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Analyze a given time-history record indicating an acceleration peak of 2.5 m/s². Discuss how this might influence structural design decisions.
💡 Hint: Consider how peak acceleration influences design.
Given the velocity data indicates a sudden drop during a seismic event, what could this signify about potential structural failure?
💡 Hint: Think about signs of structural instability.
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