Practice Spectral Acceleration Maps - 30.14 | 30. Spectral Acceleration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Spectral Acceleration Maps

30.14 - Spectral Acceleration Maps

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Question 1 Easy

What does Sa stand for in seismic design?

💡 Hint: It's related to the maximum acceleration response.

Question 2 Easy

What is PGA?

💡 Hint: It's a measure of ground shaking during an earthquake.

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Question 1

What does spectral acceleration measure?

Peak ground acceleration
Maximum acceleration response of a structure
Duration of shaking

💡 Hint: Think about the structural focus rather than the ground focus.

Question 2

Is PGA a type of spectral acceleration?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of both terms.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a spectral acceleration map for a certain city showing Sa values, analyze how different structures might need different designs based on their natural periods.

💡 Hint: Identify the vulnerable structures based on Sa levels.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of integrating site-specific spectral acceleration maps into seismic design practices in India.

💡 Hint: Consider variations in building performance in different soil conditions.

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