Practice Instrumentation for Recording PGA - 35.11 | 35. Concept of Peak Acceleration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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35.11 - Instrumentation for Recording PGA

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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 the peak measurement in seismic engineering.

Question 2

Easy

Name one instrument used to record PGA.

💡 Hint: Consider what measures ground shaking.

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 stand for?

  • Peak Ground Acceleration
  • Peak Ground Area
  • Peak Ground Analysis

💡 Hint: Think of the peak measurement.

Question 2

True or False: Strong motion accelerometers can provide data during small tremors.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what 'strong motion' includes.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze how advancements in digital recording systems affect the precision of PGA measurements.

💡 Hint: Think about how technology improves communication and data accuracy.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of having a robust monitoring network in reducing the risks associated with earthquakes in urban areas.

💡 Hint: Consider how information can lead to better preparations.

Challenge and get performance evaluation