Practice Vertical-to-Horizontal (V/H) Ratio - 30.13.1 | 30. Spectral Acceleration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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30.13.1 - Vertical-to-Horizontal (V/H) Ratio

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the V/H Ratio range from?

💡 Hint: Think about the scale in seismic design.

Question 2

Easy

Which formula represents the relationship between vertical and horizontal spectral acceleration?

💡 Hint: What variable represents the V/H ratio?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the typical range for the V/H Ratio?

  • 0.1 to 0.5
  • 0.3 to 0.7
  • 0.5 to 0.9

💡 Hint: Think of the common values used in engineering.

Question 2

True or False: The V/H ratio can directly affect the design of long-span bridges.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what forces long-span bridges face.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A new bridge design requires addressing a V/H ratio of 0.5. If the horizontal spectral acceleration is measured at 1g, what would be the estimated vertical spectral acceleration?

💡 Hint: Multiply the horizontal acceleration by the V/H ratio.

Question 2

Evaluate how changes in the V/H ratio might influence the design of a structure built in a low seismic zone versus a high seismic zone.

💡 Hint: Consider the differences in seismic activity and engineering approaches.

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