Sentence examples for corner period from inspiring English sources

Expressions recommended in the literature for determining the value of the corner period are very diverse.

The sloping part of the spectrum is then determined in accordance with the estimated second corner period value.

The second corner period has become a feature in the design response spectrum provisions in some major codes of practices with the general notion that the higher the value of the corner period the higher the design peak displacement demand value.

The flat part of the spectrum of the bi-linear form defining the peak displacement limit is first constructed in accordance with functions of magnitude and distance of the earthquake (and is independent of the second corner period).

Ambiguities with the definition of the corner period and the manner in which its value is calculated as illustrated in the paper may well be contributors to the diversity.

Several researches have proposed expressions to obtain the corner period.

It is urged that the values of corner periods should be determined specifically and cautiously based on the regional seismicity pattern and local geological conditions.

It is found that huge discrepancies (over 100%) exist among the models, especially at the long period range, due to differences in spectral shapes and the recommended corner periods, which would lead to undesirable effects on the use of the displacement-based seismic design approach.

The asperities are approximately 30 60 km in width and length, which correspond to corner periods T C of roughly 6 12 s.

In our house, no one got away with cutting corners, period.

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