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Limitations of Using PGA Alone

35.9 - Limitations of Using PGA Alone

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does PGA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what it measures in seismic events.

Question 2 Easy

Name one limitation of PGA.

💡 Hint: Consider how long the ground rattles.

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Question 1

What does PGA measure?

Frequency of ground shaking
Maximum acceleration of ground movement
Total energy of shaking

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of PGA.

Question 2

True or False: PGA accounts for the duration of seismic shaking.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a structure with a high PGA rating experiences a long-duration earthquake. Discuss the potential implications for structural integrity and design.

💡 Hint: Evaluate how different metrics can influence structural design recommendations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose an approach to incorporate cumulative energy in seismic assessments, using real-world examples to support your argument.

💡 Hint: Consider how metrics relate to real-life earthquake cases.

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