32.10.5 - Comparison with Response Spectrum Method
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What is the primary focus of time-history analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of information this analysis provides.
In what scenario is the response spectrum method most useful?
💡 Hint: Consider when speed is vital in the analysis.
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What does time-history analysis evaluate?
💡 Hint: Remember what aspects this analysis captures.
True or False: The response spectrum method is only useful for preliminary design assessments.
💡 Hint: Consider the method's primary applications.
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You have to analyze a multi-story building subject to a complex ground motion record. Describe how you would apply both time-history analysis and the response spectrum method, detailing the rationale for each choice.
💡 Hint: Trace how you would prioritize functionality and real-time tracking versus quick checks.
Consider a new high-rise structure designed for earthquake resistance. Discuss the role of both time-history and response spectrum methods at different project stages.
💡 Hint: Focus on how one method leads to another and benefits the design process.
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