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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA).
💡 Hint: What does 'peak' refer to in this context?
Question 2
Easy
What are the three main parameters of ground motion?
💡 Hint: Think about how ground movement can be measured.
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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 stand for?
- Peak Ground Acceleration
- Peak Ground Activity
- Peak Ground Action
💡 Hint: What does 'peak' imply about the value?
Question 2
True or False: Inelastic spectra represent structures that return to their original shapes post-load.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how elastic behavior differs from inelastic behavior.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given an accelerogram, estimate the PGA, PGV, and analyze potential structural responses based on these parameters.
💡 Hint: Look at the highest peaks in the accelerogram data.
Question 2
Design a simplified building model that can withstand specific PGV and PGA values while detailing how response spectra would inform material choices.
💡 Hint: Use established formulas related to structural dynamics in your calculations.
Challenge and get performance evaluation