.36.1 - Importance of Site-Specific Response Spectrum
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What does a site-specific response spectrum account for?
💡 Hint: Think about what varies from one site to another.
Why might standard response spectra be insufficient?
💡 Hint: Consider how the location affects seismic responses.
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What is the main benefit of a site-specific response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think of what makes each location different.
True or False: Standard response spectra provide a comprehensive understanding of a specific site's seismic risks.
💡 Hint: Consider how much variation exists among different locations.
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You are tasked with designing a tall building on soft soil in a seismic zone. What site-specific factors would you consider in your design process?
💡 Hint: Think about how the ground conditions can change the waves you must design for.
Explain how using a generic response spectrum could impact the safety and economy of a critical structure. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Weigh the risks of safety versus cost in your example.
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