30.2 - Definition of Spectral Acceleration (Sa)
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Define Spectral Acceleration (Sa).
💡 Hint: What does Sa measure?
What are the units of Spectral Acceleration?
💡 Hint: What do we use to measure acceleration?
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What does Spectral Acceleration (Sa) represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of Sa.
True or False: Higher damping ratios increase spectral acceleration.
💡 Hint: Consider how structures behave with different damping levels.
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A structure with a natural period of 0.5 seconds is subjected to an earthquake with a spectral acceleration of 0.6g. If its damping ratio is increased from 5% to 15%, predict the implications on its performance during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider how damping affects maximum acceleration response.
Evaluate the effect of a varying damping ratio from 0% to 30% on spectral acceleration for a structure with a set natural period. Explain the trend observed.
💡 Hint: What do you notice as you increase damping ratio?
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