35.5 - Factors Affecting Peak Acceleration
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Practice Questions
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how ground shaking is measured.
How does epicentral distance affect PGA?
💡 Hint: Consider the energy loss over distance.
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What does PGA measure during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'peak' in relation to ground motion.
True or False: PGA increases linearly with earthquake magnitude.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy release can vary.
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Calculate the expected PGA for a given magnitude and distance using GMPE. Consider a magnitude 7 earthquake at a distance of 30 km.
💡 Hint: Remember to review the parameters used in GMPE.
Design a structural component that considers site conditions and fault type for safety. Describe the factors to consider and how they would affect your design.
💡 Hint: Think of how structures behave under different conditions.
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