35.20 - Limit State Design Approach Using PGA
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what parameter measures the shaking of the ground during earthquakes.
What is the Purpose of Limit State Design?
💡 Hint: Focus on what design strategies are applied for safety.
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What does PGA govern in the Limit State Design?
💡 Hint: Think about what state prevents a structure from failing.
Partially safe factors depend on PGA and the structure's importance.
💡 Hint: Is structural importance crucial for safety?
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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.
Analyze the potential effects of using outdated PGA values on urban development in an earthquake-prone region.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.
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