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Function Damping Ratio?

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RafikCGS

Structural
Jan 24, 2008
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When defining a response spectrum function from file, why we should specify a "function damping ratio"? I think it’s already used to calculate the introduced spectrum.

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Hi,

It may use to redefine response spectrum if damping ratio isn't equal general assumption ( 0.05 ).

Try it,

Best regards,
Atoomus
 
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