Válaszspektrumot

Válaszspektrumot is a Hungarian term that translates to "response spectrum" in English. It is a concept used in engineering, particularly in structural engineering and earthquake engineering, to represent the maximum response of a single-degree-of-freedom system to a specific ground motion.

A response spectrum is typically plotted as a graph where the horizontal axis represents the natural period of vibration of the system, and the vertical axis represents the maximum displacement, velocity, or acceleration experienced by the system during the earthquake. Different types of response spectra exist, including displacement response spectra, velocity response spectra, and acceleration response spectra.

The shape of a response spectrum is dependent on the characteristics of the ground motion and the damping ratio of the system. For a given earthquake, structures with different natural periods will experience different levels of shaking. The response spectrum helps engineers to understand how a structure will behave under seismic loading and to design structures that can withstand earthquake forces. It is a crucial tool in seismic design codes and guidelines worldwide.