35.4 - Response Spectra and PGA
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Practice Questions
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What does the response spectrum represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to structures during earthquakes.
What does PGA measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on peak acceleration during shaking.
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What is the zero-period acceleration in a response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Focus on what maximum values signify in response to ground motion.
True or False: PGA provides information about the duration of shaking.
💡 Hint: Consider what other parameters are necessary for a complete analysis.
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An engineer has a building with a response spectrum showing a PGA of 0.24g. How should this affect their design decisions for the building's structural elements?
💡 Hint: Think about how much force your building must endure during an earthquake.
Discuss how an increase in PGA might change the design approach for varying types of structures, such as bridges versus high-rise buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider the different functions and designs of these structures with respect to movement.
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