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

35.11 - Instrumentation for Recording PGA

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Practice Questions

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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.

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Interactive Quizzes

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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.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

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

Challenge 2 Hard

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.

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