40 - Codal Provisions
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Practice Questions
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What are the four seismic zones of India?
💡 Hint: Think about the risk level associated with them.
What is the importance factor for hospitals in seismic zones?
💡 Hint: Consider how essential hospitals are during earthquakes.
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What represents the severity of ground shaking in seismic zones?
💡 Hint: Look for the term directly linked to seismic risk classifications.
True or False: Ductile detailing is only required for buildings in Zone I.
💡 Hint: Consider where most seismic activity occurs.
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A multi-story building in Zone III has a dead load of 500 kN and a live load of 200 kN. Calculate its seismic weight and base shear if Z = 0.2 and I = 1.0.
💡 Hint: Combine dead and live loads accurately for total weight.
Describe how a structure can be retrofitted for better seismic resistance using base isolators.
💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility can improve stability during quakes.
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