Response Spectrum

Plain Definition: A graph showing how different structures respond to a specific earthquake.

Technical Description: Plots peak response (acceleration, velocity, or displacement) of single-degree-of-freedom systems versus natural period.

Use in Design: Basis for calculating seismic design forces for different structures.

Meta Title: Response Spectrum Explained | Earthquake Engineering Terms

Meta Description: Discover how response spectra are used to model structural reactions to earthquakes.