Practice IS 1893 (India) - 25.18.1 | 25. Hypocentre – Primary | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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IS 1893 (India)

25.18.1 - IS 1893 (India)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does IS 1893 refer to?

💡 Hint: Look for what codes are used for building safety.

Question 2 Easy

Why is the hypocentre important in earthquake engineering?

💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake's energy originates.

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Question 1

What does IS 1893 focus on in earthquake engineering?

Historical data for seismic design
Material strength of metals
Urban engineering principles

💡 Hint: Consider how disaster history informs engineering.

Question 2

True or False: The MCE is the minimum expected earthquake intensity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what 'maximum' and 'minimum' mean in this context.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the impact of using outdated hypocentre data in designing earthquake-resistant structures.

💡 Hint: Think about how knowledge from the past shapes current designs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Examine the role of IS 1893 in urban development strategies in seismic zones.

💡 Hint: Consider the long-term effects of structural safety in urban growth.

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