19.7.1 - Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the maximum shaking during an earthquake.
Why is PGA important for engineers?
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings need to handle seismic forces.
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What does Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the ground during an earthquake.
True or False: Higher PGA values indicate more severe potential shaking.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how PGA relates to seismic risk.
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If a building is located in an area with a PGA of 1.0g, what materials should be considered for its construction?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings react to earthquakes.
Analyze how ignoring PGA values during the design process could lead to failure in a building during a high-intensity earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples of structural failures related to seismic activity.
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