30.11 - Site-Specific Response Spectra
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What is the purpose of a geotechnical investigation?
💡 Hint: Think about what soil information is needed for earthquake safety.
Why is ground motion selection important?
💡 Hint: Consider how local earthquakes can differ between regions.
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What is the main purpose of site-specific response spectra?
💡 Hint: Consider the critical nature of facilities like hospitals.
True or False: Ground motion selection only involves picking random earthquake records.
💡 Hint: Think about how one would accurately describe local earthquake potential.
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Consider a new hospital being built in a region with diverse soil types. Outline the steps for developing site-specific response spectra for the facility.
💡 Hint: Think about what data each step needs to ensure a solid approach.
Evaluate the potential inaccuracies that might arise if a general response spectrum is used instead of a site-specific spectrum for a critical structure.
💡 Hint: Consider how local conditions can drastically affect performance.
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