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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is pseudo-acceleration?
💡 Hint: Think about its relation to actual acceleration and angular frequency.
Question 2
Easy
Define pseudo-velocity.
💡 Hint: Remember it is calculated with frequency.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does pseudo-acceleration represent?
- Actual acceleration
- An approximation of peak acceleration
- None of the above
💡 Hint: It's a measure used in seismic design.
Question 2
True or False: Pseudo-velocity is calculated using the angular frequency.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between these quantities.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the pseudo-acceleration for a structure with an angular frequency of 5 rad/s and an actual acceleration response spectrum value of 10 m/s².
💡 Hint: Remember to square the angular frequency.
Question 2
Discuss how the use of pseudo-velocity allows for quicker assessments in engineering. What might be the trade-offs?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between speed and accuracy in engineering design.
Challenge and get performance evaluation