35.24 - IS Code Recommendations Related to PGA
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Practice Questions
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the maximum acceleration during an earthquake.
What is the Zone Factor used for?
💡 Hint: Consider the seismic zones in India.
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What does PGA stand for in earthquake engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what the maximum ground motion indicates.
True or False: The zone factor indicates the level of seismic risk in a given area.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relation between zones and their associated risks.
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Consider a building designed for seismic zone IV with a zone factor of 0.24g. If it experiences a ground motion with an actual PGA of 0.36g, what are the implications for structural safety?
💡 Hint: Think about how exceeding design limits impacts structure stability.
Evaluate how the choice of site for a hospital might differ compared to a residential building in the same seismic zone. What factors must be taken into account?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the difference in safety requirements for critical infrastructure.
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