Practice Spectral Acceleration in Seismic Design - 30.5 | 30. Spectral Acceleration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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30.5 - Spectral Acceleration in Seismic Design

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does Spectral Acceleration (Sa) quantify?

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings respond to shaking.

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula for Design Base Shear (V)?

💡 Hint: Remember the components that we discussed.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does Spectral Acceleration (Sa) represent?

  • Rate of soil movement
  • Maximum acceleration response of a structure
  • Magnitude of earthquake

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to buildings during earthquakes.

Question 2

True or False: The Design Base Shear (V) is influenced by the Importance Factor (I).

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how different buildings might be prioritized during design.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a building in Seismic Zone 4 with an importance factor of 1.2, a spectral acceleration of 0.5 m/s², and a response reduction factor of 5. If the seismic weight of the building is 750 kN, what is the design base shear?

💡 Hint: Use the provided formula to find the base shear.

Question 2

Examine how the response spectrum would differ for a tall versus a short building in a seismic analysis, considering spectral acceleration implications.

💡 Hint: Focus on how height alters behavior under seismic loads.

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