1.13.1 - Important Parameters of Ground Motion
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What does Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what action happens during an earthquake.
Why is the duration of ground motion important?
💡 Hint: Think about prolonged shaking effects on buildings.
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What is the Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)?
💡 Hint: Think about what ground motion refers to.
True or False: Longer durations of ground motion can lead to more potential damage in structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the relation of time and structural response.
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Design a building in a region with high PGA values. How will you factor in spectral content to mitigate the risk of resonance?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the building's frequency and compare it to expected seismic conditions.
You are assessing a site with a recorded long duration of ground shaking. Discuss your structural considerations in light of this.
💡 Hint: Think about what structures endure under prolonged stress.
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