Practice Peak Ground Velocity (pgv) (27.6.2) - Seismogram - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What does PGV stand for?
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Think of the first letters of each word.
Question 2.
What instrument measures PGV?
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This instrument is used during earthquakes.
3Question 3.
What does PGV measure during an earthquake?
- Ground acceleration
- Ground displacement
- Ground velocity
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Think about what 'velocity' refers to.
4Question 4.
True or False: PGV can help predict structural damage in buildings.
- True
- False
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Recall why engineers look at PGV.
Question 5.
Given a map showing varying PGV levels across a city, outline the recommended building practices for each area based on PGV. Include which areas would need stricter codes.
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Use the PGV data to assess risk levels.
Question 6.
How would you argue the importance of integrating PGV assessments into urban planning policies for a city prone to earthquakes?
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Think about safety, risk management, and planning for the future.

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