35.19 - Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps (PGA-Based)
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Practice Questions
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What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of seismic events and what maximum acceleration refers to.
What is one application of PGA maps?
💡 Hint: Consider how these maps inform structural safety.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the PGA map indicate?
💡 Hint: Focus on the physical effects of earthquakes.
True or False: A longer return period indicates a higher likelihood of ground shaking.
💡 Hint: Think about how probabilities work over extended times.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a PGA map for a region, determine how urban planners might alter building codes based on the 2,475-year return period.
💡 Hint: Reflect on engineering considerations during extreme events.
Analyze how the understanding of return periods would influence insurance premium calculations for properties in a high-risk seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Consider how risk assessment methodologies work in the insurance industry.
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