36.14 - Vertical Ground Motion Spectra
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What is the significance of vertical ground motion spectra in earthquake engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of structures are most affected.
What does the V/H ratio help with?
💡 Hint: What does it compare?
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Why are vertical ground motion spectra significant in earthquake engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of structures being designed.
The typical range of the V/H ratio is between what values?
💡 Hint: Consider how active seismic zones might behave.
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Given a scenario of a base-isolated structure in an earthquake zone, analyze how ignoring vertical ground motion could affect its design.
💡 Hint: Consider how the isolation system relies on accurate motion analysis.
You have data for horizontal ground motions during an earthquake. How would you estimate vertical ground motion for a specific project location?
💡 Hint: What is the typical range for the V/H ratio?
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