Practice Scaling Methods (36.11.2) - Site Specific Response Spectrum - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of Amplitude Scaling?
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Think of the maximum shaking a structure might experience.
Question 2.
Define Spectral Matching.
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It’s more comprehensive than just adjusting to maximum peaks.
3Question 3.
What does Amplitude Scaling adjust?
- Frequency response
- Peak Ground Acceleration
- Seismic source distance
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Recall the definition of PGA.
4Question 4.
True or False: Spectral Matching only adjusts for maximum ground motion.
- True
- False
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Think about what Spectral Matching aims to accomplish.
Question 5.
You are tasked with analyzing a building's response to ground motions in a new earthquake-prone area. Discuss how you would implement each scaling method to ensure your ground motion records are relevant.
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Think about the properties of the building and the specific seismic conditions.
Question 6.
Explain a scenario where improper application of scaling methods led to structural failure.
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Recall the real-world implications of inadequate scaling.

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