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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is epicentral distance?
💡 Hint: Think about the epicenter's location.
Question 2
Easy
How does distance from an earthquake impact PGA?
💡 Hint: Consider seismic wave energy as it travels.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the effect of increasing epicentral distance on PGA?
- Increases
- Decreases
- Remains the same
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of wave energy loss.
Question 2
True or False: GMPEs are used to predict how PGA varies with distance.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider why we need formulas in seismic engineering.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the approximate PGA at a site 25 km from a 7.0 magnitude earthquake using a GMPE that indicates a PGA of 0.5g at 10 km.
💡 Hint: Reference GMPE charts or attenuation equations for specific calculations.
Question 2
Discuss the engineering implications of utilizing a GMPE with limited data based on regional seismic activity.
💡 Hint: Think critically about the consequences of uncertainty in data.
Challenge and get performance evaluation