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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 how ground shaking is measured.
Question 2
Easy
How does epicentral distance affect PGA?
💡 Hint: Consider the energy loss over distance.
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 does PGA measure during an earthquake?
- Rotational forces
- Peak ground acceleration
- Vertical displacement
💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'peak' in relation to ground motion.
Question 2
True or False: PGA increases linearly with earthquake magnitude.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how energy release can vary.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation