Practice Vertical Response Spectra - 33.9.1 | 33. Response and Design Spectra | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Vertical Response Spectra

33.9.1 - Vertical Response Spectra

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Question 1 Easy

What is a vertical response spectrum?

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to horizontal spectra.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of structure that must consider vertical motions.

💡 Hint: Consider structures that extend vertically.

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Question 1

What fraction of horizontal response spectra do vertical response spectra typically represent?

1/4
1/2
2/3

💡 Hint: Consider how different fractions represent vertical aspects.

Question 2

True or False: Vertical response spectra are irrelevant in the design of cantilevers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the structural characteristics of cantilevers.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A bridge is designed to minimize vertical movements during seismic events. If the horizontal spectra reaches a peak of 0.5g, what would you expect the vertical response spectra to be?

💡 Hint: Recall the ratios we discussed.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider how the design of heavy equipment like cranes incorporates vertical response spectra. Describe how engineers analyze potential risks.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of vertical loading.

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