36.16 - Limitations and Challenges in Practice
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What is one major challenge of developing site-specific response spectra?
💡 Hint: Think about what information is essential for accurate analysis.
Why is soil parameter uncertainty a challenge?
💡 Hint: Consider why differences in soil might matter.
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What challenge arises from a lack of real ground motion data?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when data is unavailable.
True or False: Simplification in modeling always leads to accurate results.
💡 Hint: Consider how simplifications impact complexity.
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Design a seismic analysis for a critical structure in an area without local data. What steps would you take to compensate for the data gap?
💡 Hint: Consider alternative data sources and approaches for safety.
Assess how to balance risk and budget constraints when dealing with site-specific spectra. How would you prioritize aspects of the investigation?
💡 Hint: Think about necessity vs. ability to pay.
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