35.2 - Engineering Importance of PGA
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Practice Questions
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what maximum ground shaking refers to during an earthquake.
Why is PGA important for structural design?
💡 Hint: Consider the safety of buildings during earthquakes.
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the acronym implies.
True or False: PGA is primarily used to prevent buildings from collapsing during earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Ask yourself about the implications of PGA for safety standards.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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