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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure shaking during earthquakes.
Question 2
Easy
Name one limitation of PGA.
💡 Hint: What aspects of shaking might affect building performance?
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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 mainly measure?
- Total energy of shaking
- Maximum ground acceleration
- Duration of shaking
💡 Hint: Think about the primary goal of measuring ground motion.
Question 2
True or False: PGA is sufficient for all seismic assessments.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of an earthquake could affect buildings.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a scenario where buildings are only designed using PGA, describe the potential consequences in the case of an extended earthquake sequence.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of varying durations of seismic events.
Question 2
How would you integrate the use of PGA with Arias Intensity to assess the safety of a new structure in a seismic zone?
💡 Hint: Reflect on combining both metrics to meet safety standards.
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