Practice Limitations of Using PGA Alone - 35.9 | 35. Concept of Peak Acceleration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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35.9 - Limitations of Using PGA Alone

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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 it measures in seismic events.

Question 2

Easy

Name one limitation of PGA.

💡 Hint: Consider how long the ground rattles.

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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 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

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

Challenge and get performance evaluation