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5. Sociological and Psychological Aspects

The chapter discusses the impacts of natural disasters on housing and the community, highlighting the transition from temporary shelters to permanent housing solutions. It emphasizes the sociological and psychological implications of displacement, as well as the need for educational facilities post-disaster. Various construction techniques, including temporary schools built from bamboo and innovative housing designs using sustainable materials, are explored as solutions to address these challenges.

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Sections

  • 1

    Sociological And Psychological Aspects

    The section explores the sociological and psychological factors influencing housing patterns and community dynamics in post-disaster scenarios.

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  • 1.1

    Condition Of Houses And Community Dynamics

    The section explores the sociological and psychological aspects of house conditions in communities, particularly in the aftermath of an earthquake, highlighting how displacement and housing dynamics affect community status.

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  • 1.2

    Post-Earthquake Housing Issues

    The section discusses the sociological and psychological dimensions of housing issues following an earthquake and the challenges faced by affected communities.

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  • 1.3

    Education Impact After The Earthquake

    The section discusses the sociological and psychological effects of an earthquake on community structures, focusing on education and the adaptability of temporary solutions for continued learning.

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  • 1.4

    Temporary Educational Facilities

    This section discusses the impact of seismic disasters on educational facilities and the measures taken to establish temporary schools.

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  • 2

    Temporary Housing Solutions

    This section explores the sociological and psychological facets of temporary housing solutions after a disaster, particularly focusing on how communities adapt and re-establish themselves post-crisis.

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  • 2.1

    Materials And Construction Techniques

    This section explores the impact of constructing houses in elevated areas, especially in the aftermath of earthquakes, and discusses various materials and techniques used in temporary housing and schools.

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  • 2.2

    Examples Of Temporary Housing

    This section explores the sociological and psychological implications of temporary housing after disasters, detailing the conditions, designs, and community responses to rebuilding.

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  • 2.3

    Alternative Livelihood Programs

    This section discusses the aftermath of an earthquake, focusing on the social implications, the damage to infrastructure, and the importance of alternative livelihood programs in recovery efforts.

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  • 3

    Permanent Housing Solutions

    This section discusses the impact of socio-economic factors on housing conditions following natural disasters, emphasizing the transition from temporary to permanent housing solutions.

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  • 3.1

    Land Allocation And Building Technologies

    This section discusses the impact of socio-political factors on land allocation and housing technologies post-disaster, highlighting the inequalities and the role of NGOs in rebuilding affected communities.

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  • 3.2

    Introduction Of Stabilized Earth Blocks

    This section explores the context of housing conditions post-earthquake, focusing on the challenges and innovations surrounding the use of stabilized earth blocks as a building material.

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  • 3.3

    Innovative Building Techniques

    This section discusses innovative building techniques in response to community needs after a disaster, highlighting temporary and permanent housing solutions.

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  • 4

    Technological Innovations In Housing

    This section discusses how technological innovations in housing are responding to social, economic, and environmental challenges in the wake of disasters.

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  • 4.1

    Use Of Precast Technology

    The section discusses the sociological and technological implications of precast technology in housing, particularly in disaster-affected areas.

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  • 4.2

    Seismic-Resistant Design Approaches

    This section discusses the socio-economic implications of housing design concerning earthquake resilience, the aftermath of seismic events, and community response.

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References

21 part b.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

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  • Temporary solutions can fac...
  • Community involvement is cr...

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