30.3 - Response Spectra
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What does the elastic response spectrum represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a structure when an earthquake hits.
What is a common damping ratio used in building design?
💡 Hint: It is often referred to in structural engineering standards.
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What does the elastic response spectrum graph represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of structures during earthquakes.
True or False: Higher damping results in higher spectral acceleration.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between damping and acceleration.
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Design a response spectrum for a building in a seismic zone. Assume a 5% damping ratio and represent the spectral acceleration for different periods.
💡 Hint: Refer to design codes for normative values and use calculations from provided models.
How would you adjust your design if the damping ratio of a new material is found to be 15% instead of 5%?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy balance affects structure behavior during seismic events.
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