Practice Limit State Design Approach Using PGA - 35.20 | 35. Concept of Peak Acceleration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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35.20 - Limit State Design Approach Using 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 what parameter measures the shaking of the ground during earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

What is the Purpose of Limit State Design?

💡 Hint: Focus on what design strategies are applied for safety.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does PGA govern in the Limit State Design?

  • Foundation Integrity
  • Ultimate Limit State
  • Material Strength

💡 Hint: Think about what state prevents a structure from failing.

Question 2

Partially safe factors depend on PGA and the structure's importance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Is structural importance crucial for safety?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a PGA of 0.36g, calculate the required safety factor for a critical infrastructure project designed under Limit State Design.

💡 Hint: Consider what factors influence the safety requirements for critical structures.

Question 2

Analyze the potential effects of using outdated PGA values on urban development in an earthquake-prone region.

💡 Hint: Think about how building codes evolve with new research.

Challenge and get performance evaluation