36.11.1 - Selection Criteria
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What is the importance of selecting ground motions in seismic analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if we don’t choose correctly.
Name one factor that should be considered in ground motion selection.
💡 Hint: Consider the elements that affect ground shaking.
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Why is it important to match the magnitude of selected ground motions with the target design spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about the potential failure of underestimating the seismic forces.
True or False: Site conditions do not significantly influence ground motion characteristics.
💡 Hint: Consider how different types of ground can change the shaking experience.
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You have a building designed for a seismic event of magnitude 7.0 on a thrust fault. Explain how you would select appropriate ground motions.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of your design earthquake.
A site has a soft soil profile. Describe how this affects your ground motion selection process.
💡 Hint: Remember the influence of ground type on how seismic waves behave.
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