32 - Response of Structures to Earthquake
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What is Peak Ground Acceleration?
💡 Hint: Think about what maximum means in this context.
Name the two components of ground motion.
💡 Hint: Consider the directions in which the ground can move.
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the 'P' in PGA represents.
True or False: Structures respond in the same way to all types of loads.
💡 Hint: Recall the differences between various types of loads.
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Given the equation of motion for an SDOF system, derive the natural frequency and explain its significance.
💡 Hint: Break down the equation and consider how mass and stiffness affect frequency.
Analyze how an increased damping ratio impacts the response of a structure during seismic activities.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between damping and the structural response curves.
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