36 - Site Specific Response Spectrum
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What does a response spectrum represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to buildings in an earthquake.
Name one factor considered in a site-specific response spectrum.
💡 Hint: What’s something that varies widely between different locations?
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What does a site-specific response spectrum account for?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of geology could vary widely across locations.
True or False: A site-specific response spectrum can lead to more effective designs.
💡 Hint: Think about how specific local data might make designs better.
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Given a set of seismic records, develop a site-specific response spectrum tailored for soft soil conditions. Discuss the choice of records and the implications of using incorrect data.
💡 Hint: Consider how different soil profiles amplify or damp seismic response.
Evaluate the effect of topography on the ground response spectrum at a site located in a valley with ridges nearby. Discuss its potential impact on designing structures.
💡 Hint: Think about how geographical features either channel or obstruct seismic waves.
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