36.2 - Steps in Developing Site-Specific Response Spectrum
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What is the purpose of selecting a target design earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about why we focus on severe events.
Define baseline correction.
💡 Hint: Consider what issues might affect data reliability.
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What is the primary purpose of a site-specific response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Consider why standard designs may not be sufficient for complex sites.
True or False: Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis assesses maximum credible scenarios only.
💡 Hint: Think about how probabilities are calculated and applied.
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Given a site near an active fault with historical records of various magnitudes, outline the steps you would take to select a target design earthquake and justify your decisions.
💡 Hint: Focus on historical context and local geological conditions.
Discuss the implications of incorrect baseline correction on the outcome of seismic response predictions. What potential risks could arise from such errors?
💡 Hint: Think about how data integrity affects engineering conclusions.
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