40.2.1 - Seismic Zones in India
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Practice Questions
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What is the lowest seismic zone in India?
💡 Hint: Recall the numbering of the zones.
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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What is the highest seismic zone in India?
💡 Hint: Visualize the numerical order of zones.
True or False: Zone IV represents moderate seismic risk.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of the zones.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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