33.13.2 - Steps in Site-Specific Spectrum Development
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What is the purpose of selecting ground motions?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between ground motions and structural response.
What is ground response analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider how soil affects the shaking of structures during an earthquake.
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What is the first step in developing a site-specific response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about the foundations of seismic analysis.
True or False: Statistical aggregation combines spectral results to create a comprehensive response spectrum.
💡 Hint: Consider the final outcome of multiple analyses.
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Develop site-specific response spectra for a coastal city prone to earthquakes, detailing each step involved.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific seismic history of the area.
Critique the importance of ground motion selection in seismic analysis, providing examples from past engineering failures due to neglecting this step.
💡 Hint: Reflect on historical earthquakes and structural responses.
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