36.13.2 - Application
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Practice Questions
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What does CMS stand for?
💡 Hint: Look for the term that includes 'Mean Spectrum'.
True or False: CMS is used solely for generic designs.
💡 Hint: Think about whether CMS is general or specific.
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What is the primary benefit of using CMS over UHS?
💡 Hint: Think about what over-conservatism means in structural design.
True or False: CMS cannot be used in nonlinear time history analysis.
💡 Hint: Recall what CMS is designed to do in terms of analysis.
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Consider designing a multi-story building in a seismic zone. Describe the steps you would take to incorporate CMS into your design process.
💡 Hint: Think through the design process sequentially.
Analyze how a significant urban hospital could utilize CMS to enhance its seismic resiliency compared to traditional methods.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of specific performance goals in critical infrastructure.
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