Practice Peak Ground Velocity (PGV) - 27.6.2 | 27. Seismogram | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does PGV stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of the first letters of each word.

Question 2

Easy

What instrument measures PGV?

💡 Hint: This instrument is used during earthquakes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does PGV measure during an earthquake?

  • Ground acceleration
  • Ground displacement
  • Ground velocity

💡 Hint: Think about what 'velocity' refers to.

Question 2

True or False: PGV can help predict structural damage in buildings.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall why engineers look at PGV.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a map showing varying PGV levels across a city, outline the recommended building practices for each area based on PGV. Include which areas would need stricter codes.

💡 Hint: Use the PGV data to assess risk levels.

Question 2

How would you argue the importance of integrating PGV assessments into urban planning policies for a city prone to earthquakes?

💡 Hint: Think about safety, risk management, and planning for the future.

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