33.9 - Vertical Spectra and Multi-Directional Effects
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Practice Questions
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What is the approximate value of vertical response spectra compared to horizontal spectra?
💡 Hint: Think about how vertical and horizontal responses relate to each other.
Name a structure that is sensitive to vertical motions.
💡 Hint: Consider structures that extend vertically.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the typical proportion of vertical response spectra to horizontal spectra?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between vertical and horizontal scales.
True or False: CQC provides a less accurate estimate than SRSS.
💡 Hint: Which method would handle complex interactions better?
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a tall, irregular skyscraper in a seismic zone. Explain how you would utilize both vertical spectra and multi-directional analysis to ensure its stability.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of mode interaction and vertical currents.
A bridge design team is debating whether to analyze using only horizontal spectra or including vertical spectra. What recommendations do you provide and justify your reasoning?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of missing a dimension of motion.
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