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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Peak Ground Acceleration?

💡 Hint: Think about what maximum means in this context.

Question 2

Easy

Name the two components of ground motion.

💡 Hint: Consider the directions in which the ground can move.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does PGA stand for?

  • Peak Ground Area
  • Peak Ground Acceleration
  • Peak Ground Artifact

💡 Hint: Think about what the 'P' in PGA represents.

Question 2

True or False: Structures respond in the same way to all types of loads.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the differences between various types of loads.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the equation of motion for an SDOF system, derive the natural frequency and explain its significance.

💡 Hint: Break down the equation and consider how mass and stiffness affect frequency.

Question 2

Analyze how an increased damping ratio impacts the response of a structure during seismic activities.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between damping and the structural response curves.

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