Practice Construction of Response Spectra - 33.2 | 33. Response and Design Spectra | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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33.2 - Construction of Response Spectra

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of time-history analysis in constructing response spectra?

💡 Hint: Think about how structures react over time.

Question 2

Easy

What does normalization in response spectra refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider how we standardize measurements.

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Question 1

What is the primary method used for time-history analysis?

  • Finite Element Method
  • Newmark-Beta Method
  • Response Modification Method

💡 Hint: Focus on numerical methods for ground motion analysis.

Question 2

True or False: The damping ratio increases the spectral ordinates of a response spectrum.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how damping affects oscillations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

An engineer analyzes a tall building's response spectrum using time-history analysis. The damping ratio is set at 5%, and the natural period is varied from 0.5s to 2s. Describe the observed changes in spectral ordinates.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between natural period and displacement response.

Question 2

Construct a normalized response spectrum using a hypothetical peak ground acceleration of 0.4g and compare it to one that uses peak ground velocity of 1.2 m/s. What adjustments should be made?

💡 Hint: Consider how normalization relates to reference points.

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