Practice Indian Seismic Zoning Map (IS:1893) - 19.6.3 | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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19.6.3 - Indian Seismic Zoning Map (IS:1893)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the highest seismic zone in India according to IS:1893?

💡 Hint: Remember which zone has the most severe seismic risk.

Question 2

Easy

How many seismic zones are classified in India?

💡 Hint: Think about the mnemonic ZIIV.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Indian Seismic Zoning Map (IS:1893) provide?

  • A guideline for structural aesthetics
  • Design acceleration values for different zones
  • The history of earthquakes in India

💡 Hint: Focus on what engineers need to know for construction.

Question 2

True or False: The Indian Seismic Zoning Map is static and does not require updates.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how data might change over time.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Considering recent seismic data, a community wants to change their building codes to match a higher seismic zone classification. Propose a plan outlining what engineers must consider in their designs moving forward.

💡 Hint: Think about the structural implications of a higher risk level.

Question 2

In a seismic survey, the Indian state of X is noted to exhibit increased seismic activity. Design a research proposal to update the zoning classification based on these findings.

💡 Hint: Consider how you'd assess the impact of new data on existing classifications.

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