Practice Vertical Spectral Acceleration - 30.13 | 30. Spectral Acceleration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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30.13 - Vertical Spectral Acceleration

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define Vertical Spectral Acceleration.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of vertical forces in an earthquake.

Question 2

Easy

What is the typical range for the Vertical-to-Horizontal (V/H) ratio?

💡 Hint: Recall how we classify this ratio for structural design.

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Question 1

What is the vertical-to-horizontal (V/H) ratio typically used in seismic analysis?

  • 0.1 to 0.3
  • 0.3 to 0.7
  • 0.7 to 1

💡 Hint: Think about the limits of the ratio in structural design.

Question 2

True or False: The vertical spectral acceleration only matters for horizontal structures.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how different structures behave during an earthquake.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A structural engineer is designing a bridge with a height of 100 meters. The design requires consideration of vertical spectral acceleration with a V/H ratio of 0.6. The horizontal spectral acceleration is calculated to be 1.5 m/s^2. Determine the vertical spectral acceleration.

💡 Hint: Use the ratio to modify horizontal spectral acceleration for vertical calculations.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of neglecting vertical spectral acceleration in the design of a cantilever wall. What risks does this pose?

💡 Hint: Consider real-life disasters linked to improper design practices.

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