Practice Seismic Zones in India - 40.2.1 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.2.1 - Seismic Zones in India

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the lowest seismic zone in India?

💡 Hint: Recall the numbering of the zones.

Question 2

Easy

What does a Zone Factor of 0.10 indicate?

💡 Hint: Think about how the zones are ordered from low to high risk.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the highest seismic zone in India?

  • Zone II
  • Zone III
  • Zone V

💡 Hint: Visualize the numerical order of zones.

Question 2

True or False: Zone IV represents moderate seismic risk.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of the zones.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A city is classified as Zone IV. Explain how you would approach the seismic design of a school building in that area, including the materials and techniques you would recommend.

💡 Hint: Consider local building codes and available materials.

Question 2

Design an emergency response facility in Zone V. Discuss the unique challenges it faces compared to a standard building and outline the essential design features to address those challenges.

💡 Hint: Focus on life safety and operational continuity in emergencies.

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