32.11.3 - Performance Point and Capacity Spectrum
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Practice Questions
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What is a performance point?
💡 Hint: Think about how much a structure can handle versus what it needs to withstand.
Describe what a capacity spectrum shows.
💡 Hint: Visualize this as a graph of curve interactions.
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What defines the performance point in seismic design?
💡 Hint: It relates to how much demand a structure can withstand.
True or False: The capacity spectrum shows how much capacity a structure can have without any external loads.
💡 Hint: Think about what loads affect the capacity spectrum.
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A building demonstrates high elasticity but poor damping and faces a seismic event. Analyze the impact on its capacity spectrum and performance point.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how elasticity and damping interact during seismic activity.
Design a hypothetical structure and sketch its capacity spectrum. Indicate the performance point and discuss potential design improvements.
💡 Hint: Use principles of structural engineering to conceptualize enhancements.
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