28.13.2 - Zonation and Design Spectra
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What are seismic zones?
💡 Hint: Think about how earthquakes are categorized.
What is the range of seismic zones in India?
💡 Hint: Recall the highest and lowest zones.
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What is the highest seismic zone in India?
💡 Hint: Think about which zone indicates the strongest earthquakes.
True or False: Design spectra are derived solely from building codes.
💡 Hint: Remember what models contribute to this aspect.
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A new hospital is to be built in a Zone V area. Develop a basic plan on how the design spectra could guide its structural reinforcement.
💡 Hint: Relate your design back to the ground shaking intensity information.
Analyze the potential ramifications if engineers ignore the seismic zoning when constructing infrastructure in a major urban area.
💡 Hint: Think about safety, costs, and long-term impacts on the community.
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