Practice Measurement of Ground Acceleration - 35.3 | 35. Concept of Peak Acceleration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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35.3 - Measurement of Ground Acceleration

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of accelerographs?

💡 Hint: Think about what we need to know during an earthquake.

Question 2

Easy

Name the three dimensions in which modern seismic measurements are recorded.

💡 Hint: Consider typical coordinate systems.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What instruments are primarily used to measure ground acceleration?

  • Accelerographs
  • Seismographs
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Think about different roles each instrument plays.

Question 2

True or False: Accelerographs only measure horizontal acceleration.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how an earthquake shakes the ground.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simplified experiment to measure ground acceleration using basic materials. Explain your setup.

💡 Hint: Consider measuring drops from different heights.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of not measuring acceleration in the vertical direction during a seismic event.

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings sway during earthquakes.

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