32.10.1 - Definition and Purpose
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What is the primary purpose of time-history analysis?
💡 Hint: Focus on the objective of understanding behavior under shaking.
What do we call ground motions recorded during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about how we track movements during seismic events.
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What is time-history analysis used for in earthquake engineering?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspect of behavior it assesses.
True or False: Synthetic ground motions are derived from historical earthquake records.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of synthetic motions.
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Design a hypothetical building in a seismic zone and outline how you would conduct time-history analysis on it to ensure safety.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps that would align with effective earthquake preparedness.
Using an example of a historical earthquake, describe how time-history analysis could have altered the design decisions made.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how past events can guide future designs in seismic engineering.
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