6.16.1 - Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)
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Practice Questions
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the first letters of the words describing what happens during an earthquake.
Why is PGA important in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Consider how movement affects buildings.
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What does the acronym PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the words mean together!
True or False: Higher PGA values can lead to lower inertial forces on structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between ground movement and building forces.
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Challenge Problems
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Using the data from an earthquake that registered a PGA of 0.7g on a 2000 kg structure, calculate the maximum inertial force exerted on it.
💡 Hint: Convert g to m/s² before calculating.
Critique the potential designs of a building in a high-PGA zone versus a low-PGA zone. What considerations must be made?
💡 Hint: Consider structural needs versus material choices based on seismic risk.
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