35.22 - Limitations of PGA in Modern Earthquake Engineering
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What is Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure shaking during earthquakes.
Name one limitation of PGA.
💡 Hint: What aspects of shaking might affect building performance?
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What does PGA mainly measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the primary goal of measuring ground motion.
True or False: PGA is sufficient for all seismic assessments.
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of an earthquake could affect buildings.
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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.
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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