14.15.1 - IS Code Provisions (IS 1893:2016)
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What does the symbol T represent in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about the time taken for vibrations.
What is the formula for calculating the natural period of an RC building?
💡 Hint: Remember which material we're referring to.
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What does the IS 1893:2016 primarily address?
💡 Hint: Look for key themes in earthquake engineering.
True or False: The formula for an RC frame is T = 0.085h^0.75.
💡 Hint: Remember which material each formula corresponds to.
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A new building is being designed at a height of 25 meters. Calculate its natural period using the appropriate formula for a steel frame. Discuss the implications of this value for seismic design.
💡 Hint: Substitutes the height into the formula and analyze the result.
A 12-meter tall RC structure experiences significant sway during an earthquake. Explain how the design could have incorporated IS 1893:2016 formulas to mitigate this issue.
💡 Hint: Revisit the formulas to analyze how they impact design elements.
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