1.15.1 - Code-Based Requirements
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What does IS 1893 (Part 1) provide guidelines for?
💡 Hint: Think about buildings and safety during earthquakes.
What is the natural period in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Consider how structures sway during tremors.
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What does IS 1893 focus on?
💡 Hint: Focus on what safety standards are intended for.
True or False: Damping increases the oscillations of a structure.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of damping in reducing vibrations.
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Design a theoretical building in a seismic zone, considering IS 1893 guidelines. Discuss your approach regarding natural periods, damping, and analysis methods.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the IS 1893 guidelines for mandatory considerations.
Discuss the implications if a building's natural frequency aligns with predominant earthquake frequencies. How do codes like IS 1893 mitigate this risk?
💡 Hint: Think about engineering strategies for prevention and the role of different materials.
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