34.5 - Response Spectra for Design
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Practice Questions
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What does the design response spectrum represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings react during an earthquake.
What is typically the damping ratio used in design response spectra?
💡 Hint: Remember this common number often used in seismic engineering.
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What does the design response spectrum denote?
💡 Hint: Think about what the term 'response' is referring to.
True or False: The damping ratio in response spectra is typically set to 10%.
💡 Hint: What is the common damping ratio referenced in seismic design?
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A building in Zone V is designed with a damping ratio of 10%. How might this impact the structure’s performance during an earthquake compared to one designed with a standard 5% damping ratio?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between damping and energy absorption.
Given a normalized response spectrum for a building site with a soft soil type, compare it to one on a rocky substrate. How would the peak values differ, and what implications does this hold for seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about how different ground conditions can amplify seismic waves.
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