Practice Seismic Zoning and Seismic Coefficient (IS 1893) - 40.2 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.2 - Seismic Zoning and Seismic Coefficient (IS 1893)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the four seismic zones in India?

💡 Hint: Think of the scale from low to very high risk.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Zone Factor (Z) represent?

💡 Hint: It's a numerical value related to risk.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

Which seismic zone in India has the highest risk of earthquakes?

  • Zone II
  • Zone III
  • Zone V

💡 Hint: Look for the zone with the highest numerical designation.

Question 2

True or False: The Zone Factor for Zone III is 0.20.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Refer back to the specifics of Zone III's classification.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A building in Zone IV has a Zone Factor of 0.32, an Importance factor of 1.2, and a Response reduction factor of 4. Calculate its design horizontal seismic coefficient assuming S/g is 0.4.

💡 Hint: Use the given values in the formula step by step.

Question 2

Discuss the implications for building a hospital in Zone V versus a residential home in Zone II, considering the Importance factor.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of buildings in emergencies versus regular use.

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