33.10 - Application of Design Spectra in Structural Design
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What does S_a represent in the seismic load calculation?
💡 Hint: Think about how structure responds to seismic activity.
What is base shear?
💡 Hint: Consider its significance during an earthquake.
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What is the primary purpose of using response spectra in seismic design?
💡 Hint: What do we need to understand about how structures behave during earthquakes?
True or False: The response spectrum method is more accurate than time history analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about computational time versus accuracy.
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A building with a weight of 1200 kN is found in a seismic zone with a spectral acceleration of 0.4 g, Z = 1.5, and R = 2.5. Calculate the base shear.
💡 Hint: Apply the seismic load calculation formula.
Discuss how the response spectrum method could be modified for structures with significant nonlinear behavior.
💡 Hint: Think about how nonlinear behavior differs from linear assumptions.
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