Practice Vertical-to-horizontal (v/h) Ratio (30.13.1) - Spectral Acceleration

Practice: Vertical-to-Horizontal (V/H) Ratio

Lesson 30.13.1Spectral Acceleration

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Question 1.
What does the V/H Ratio range from?
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Think about the scale in seismic design.
Question 2.
Which formula represents the relationship between vertical and horizontal spectral acceleration?
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What variable represents the V/H ratio?
3Question 3.
What is the typical range for the V/H Ratio?
- 0.1 to 0.5
- 0.3 to 0.7
- 0.5 to 0.9
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Think of the common values used in engineering.
4Question 4.
True or False: The V/H ratio can directly affect the design of long-span bridges.
- True
- False
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Consider what forces long-span bridges face.
Question 5.
A new bridge design requires addressing a V/H ratio of 0.5. If the horizontal spectral acceleration is measured at 1g, what would be the estimated vertical spectral acceleration?
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Multiply the horizontal acceleration by the V/H ratio.
Question 6.
Evaluate how changes in the V/H ratio might influence the design of a structure built in a low seismic zone versus a high seismic zone.
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Consider the differences in seismic activity and engineering approaches.

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