Discussion
The vertical component of ground motion is normally taken in codes as
Answer: B
Correct answer: a fraction of the horizontal component
Vertical motion is conventionally taken as about two thirds of the horizontal, a ratio that holds reasonably well away from the immediate vicinity of the fault. Close to the source the vertical component can approach or exceed the horizontal, which is why near-fault design treats it separately. It matters most for long cantilevers and prestressed members.
No comment is present. Be the first to comment.
Loading…
Post your comment
Please log in or register to post a comment.
Examination Categories
- SSC Exams
- Banking Exams
- Teaching Exams
- Civil Services Exams
- Railways Exams
- Engineering Recruitment Exams
- Defence Exams
- State Government Exams
- Police Exams
- Insurance Exams
- Nursing Exams
- Other Government Exams
- NRA CET
- PG Entrance Exams
- Campus Placement
- MBA Entrance Exams
- CUET and UG Entrance
- Judiciary Exams
- Regulatory Body Exams
- Software Development