36.14.1 - Importance
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What is the purpose of a site-specific response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think of what makes different locations unique in terms of earthquakes.
Name one type of structure that benefits from site-specific response spectra.
💡 Hint: Consider structures that require a high level of safety due to their function.
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What is a site-specific response spectrum designed to represent?
💡 Hint: Think of terms like 'unique' vs 'average'.
True or False: Site-specific spectra ensure that structures always overperform in seismic assessments.
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'overperform' and what it's compared to.
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Evaluate a new construction site that sits atop soft clay versus hard rock. Analyze how each site might respond differently during a seismic event and the implications for structural design.
💡 Hint: Consider how the material characteristics impact seismic responses.
Design a brief study plan to assess the site-specific factors impacting a proposed new bridge in a seismic zone. What steps would you include, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the questions you would need to answer for a safe and functional bridge design.
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