36.2.2 - Ground Motion Selection
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Practice Questions
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What is ground motion selection?
💡 Hint: Think about how we may want to understand the impact of earthquakes.
Name one criterion for selecting ground motions.
💡 Hint: Consider aspects that might impact building responses.
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What is the main purpose of ground motion selection?
💡 Hint: Think about why we analyze earthquakes in the first place.
True or False: The site classification affects the selection of ground motions.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of different soil types on shaking.
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You are tasked with selecting ground motions for a new high-rise building in a soft soil area within a major seismic zone. Outline the steps and criteria you would use in this selection process, including how you address the site-specific conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how the characteristics of the seismic source will impact the building.
Critique the possible risks associated with only relying on generic ground motion data instead of site-specific data for a critical infrastructure project.
💡 Hint: Think about how different quakes can act differently based on geological context.
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