36.13 - Conditional Mean Spectrum (CMS)
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What does CMS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how this term is defined in sections discussing earthquake response.
How does CMS differ from UHS?
💡 Hint: Consider how each spectrum handles different structural scenarios.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary purpose of the Conditional Mean Spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about how targeted measures can benefit specific structures.
True or False: CMS promotes over-conservatism in design compared to UHS.
💡 Hint: Consider how each method designs against structural vulnerabilities.
Get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Design a response spectrum for a multi-story building located in a high seismic zone using CMS principles. Discuss the factors influencing your design choices.
💡 Hint: Consider the structural characteristics that would be most affected by different seismic events.
Analyze the benefits of using a CMS in a recent earthquake-prone area versus traditional UHS. Substantiate your argument with case studies or examples.
💡 Hint: Explore examples where precision in design led to improved safety outcomes.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.