35.23 - Supplementary Ground Motion Parameters
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What does Spectral Acceleration measure?
💡 Hint: Think of how buildings respond to different shaking speeds.
What does Arias Intensity quantify?
💡 Hint: It's related to the amount of shaking energy experienced.
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What does Spectral Acceleration (Sa) measure?
💡 Hint: Consider the period of vibration of structures.
True or False: Arias Intensity is an indicator of peak ground acceleration.
💡 Hint: Think about what different parameters signify.
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Consider a structure designed only using PGA. How might this approach lead to deficiencies in a multi-story building subjected to varied frequencies during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about frequency dependency and how buildings experience motion differently.
Analyze how a longer Significant Duration might influence the choice of materials in a seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Consider the material's performance over time under prolonged stress.
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