36.9 - Case Study Approach (Optional)
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Practice Questions
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What is a site-specific response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about why general spectra might not be enough.
Which software is mentioned for ground response analysis?
💡 Hint: Remember the name of the software capitalized in the text.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of a site-specific response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of tailoring designs.
True or False: Site conditions do not significantly affect structural responses during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of different soil types on structure viability.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a site's soil profile and historical seismic data, predict how the response spectrum might differ with varying water table levels.
💡 Hint: Consider how pore pressure in saturated soils can alter mechanical properties.
Design a building's foundation in a soft soil region based on its site-specific response spectrum. Outline the critical elements to include.
💡 Hint: Think about how foundations should react to ground acceleration and resonance.
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