33.17 - Spectral Matching Techniques
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Practice Questions
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What is spectral matching?
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose in earthquake engineering.
Name one method of spectral matching.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of adjustments made.
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What is the primary purpose of spectral matching techniques?
💡 Hint: Think about what adjustments are made to ground motion.
Frequency domain spectral matching involves which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between frequency and spectral properties.
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A city experiences a major earthquake. Describe how an engineer would go about modifying the ground motion data using spectral matching to prepare for future constructions.
💡 Hint: Consider both methods we discussed.
Critically analyze how the reliance on spectral matching might affect the accuracy of seismic risk assessments in new structures.
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs involved in designing for safety.
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