30.11.3 - Ground Response Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What does ground response analysis aim to determine?
💡 Hint: Think about seismic waves and their effects.
Name one method used for ground response analysis.
💡 Hint: Both methods have 'analysis' in their names.
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What is the purpose of ground response analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to study soil behavior in relation to earthquakes.
True or False: Nonlinear analysis is less accurate than equivalent-linear analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about which method more accurately reflects complex soil behavior.
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Given a site with soft soil, predict the differences in spectral acceleration findings when using equivalent-linear and nonlinear methods. Discuss potential reasons for these differences.
💡 Hint: Consider how soft soil behavior changes under loading.
Design a brief outline for a ground response analysis report that includes the essential components, findings, and recommendations for a hospital located in an earthquake-prone area.
💡 Hint: Think about what information is crucial for safety.
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