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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what maximum ground shaking refers to during an earthquake.
Question 2
Easy
Why is PGA important for structural design?
💡 Hint: Consider the safety of buildings during earthquakes.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does PGA stand for?
- Peak Ground Acceleration
- Peak Gravity Acceleration
- Peak Ground Anti-seismic
💡 Hint: Think about what the acronym implies.
Question 2
True or False: PGA is primarily used to prevent buildings from collapsing during earthquakes.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Ask yourself about the implications of PGA for safety standards.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a small residential building in a seismic zone with a known PGA of 0.24g. What design considerations must be factored in, and how would you justify your choices?
💡 Hint: PGA dictates design standards; think about how materials can help mitigate those stresses.
Question 2
Evaluate a situation where an infrastructure project underestimated the PGA. Discuss the potential fallout and solutions to mitigate risk.
💡 Hint: Consider historical failures and their causes to inform possible solutions.
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