25.18 - Hypocentre-Driven Code Provisions and Standards
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of a hypocentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where an earthquake starts.
What does DBE stand for?
💡 Hint: What is the earthquake event buildings are designed against?
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What does the IS 1893 code focus on related to hypocentres?
💡 Hint: Consider what historical data helps to estimate safety in design.
True or False: Eurocode 8 does not consider soil amplification effects related to hypocentres.
💡 Hint: Think about how soil conditions might change based on earthquake depths.
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Evaluate the role of hypocentral distance in determining the structural design parameters for a building in a seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Consider how the distance affects the intensity of seismic waves.
Devise a plan for a new building in a high seismic risk area. How would you incorporate the standards from IS 1893 and ASCE 7?
💡 Hint: Focus on integrating both historical data and modern standards into your design.
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