33.3.2 - Family of Response Spectra
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What is a response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about what peak responses indicate.
What happens to spectral ordinates as damping increases?
💡 Hint: Higher damping means less motion, remember?
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What is a family of response spectra used for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between damping and structural response.
True or False: Higher damping leads to higher spectral ordinates.
💡 Hint: Think about what damping achieves in structural behavior.
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A structure is designed with a damping ratio of 10%. Evaluate how this choice impacts its performance in a seismic event compared to a structure with 2% damping.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between damping and peak load capacities.
Consider a scenario where you need to design a bridge with varying damping ratios between 2% and 10%. Analyze how this range affects your response spectrum and the resultant design choices.
💡 Hint: Assess the importance of reducing forces through proper damping.
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