35 - Concept of Peak Acceleration
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Practice Questions
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What does Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the ground when an earthquake occurs.
Which units are commonly used to express PGA?
💡 Hint: Consider the unit of gravity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the definition of Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the term 'peak' signifies.
True or False: PGA takes into account the duration of ground shaking.
💡 Hint: Remember what PGA measures specifically.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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