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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the first letters of the words describing what happens during an earthquake.
Question 2
Easy
Why is PGA important in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Consider how movement affects buildings.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the acronym PGA stand for?
- Peak Ground Acceleration
- Peak Ground Articulation
- Primary Ground Acceleration
💡 Hint: Think about what the words mean together!
Question 2
True or False: Higher PGA values can lead to lower inertial forces on structures.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between ground movement and building forces.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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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