 ##  [Response Spectrum Method](/response-spectrum-method) 

  ##  [Response Spectrum Method](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/response-spectrum-method-0) 

  
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Definition

A seismic analysis technique that estimates peak structural responses by combining modal peak values derived from a prescribed response spectrum and modal shapes.