36.5 - Generation of Site Specific Response Spectrum
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What is a response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures respond to earthquakes.
What is the typical damping percentage used when computing response spectra?
💡 Hint: It's a common standard in engineering.
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What is the primary purpose of generating a site-specific response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about the main goal in building safety.
Scaling a response spectrum is important for which of the following reasons?
💡 Hint: Consider its practical implications.
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Create a site-specific response spectrum for a fictional site considering different soil types and expected ground motion records.
💡 Hint: Break down the task into multiple smaller steps for clarity.
Discuss the impact of local geology on the scaling process of response spectra and suggest ways to accommodate these effects.
💡 Hint: Consider identifying specific geological factors that play roles.
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