33.7 - IS 1893 Design Spectrum
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What does the IS 1893 design spectrum represent?
💡 Hint: Think about structural safety during earthquakes.
Name the three regions of the IS 1893 design spectrum.
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym AVD.
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What does the IS 1893 design spectrum plot?
💡 Hint: Consider what is being measured during an earthquake.
The importance factor (I) affects which aspect of the design?
💡 Hint: What happens if a structure is more critical?
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For a building with a time period of 0.25 seconds, determine the spectral acceleration using the IS 1893 design spectrum.
💡 Hint: Identify which formula applies in this time range.
Discuss how varying soil types affect the spectral response of a building categorized under the IS 1893 design spectrum.
💡 Hint: Consider how soft soil may amplify movements compared to hard soil.
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