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35 - Concept of Peak Acceleration

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the ground when an earthquake occurs.

Question 2

Easy

Which units are commonly used to express PGA?

💡 Hint: Consider the unit of gravity.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the definition of Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)?

  • Maximum ground acceleration
  • Average ground speed
  • Minimum ground deceleration

💡 Hint: Focus on what the term 'peak' signifies.

Question 2

True or False: PGA takes into account the duration of ground shaking.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what PGA measures specifically.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A civil engineer is designing a new bridge in a newly categorized Zone V area with a factor of 0.36g. Explain how this will affect the design requirements compared to a Zone II area.

💡 Hint: Consider the differences in expected earthquake intensity and necessary structural integrity.

Question 2

A recent earthquake resulted in a calculated PGA of 0.8g at a site built on soft soil. Discuss the potential implications regarding the structure's stability and design considerations.

💡 Hint: Think about how different ground types react to seismic forces.

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