Practice Overview of Indian Seismic Codes - 41.2 | 41. Design as per the Codes | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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41.2 - Overview of Indian Seismic Codes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does IS 1893 primarily address?

💡 Hint: Think about the main focus of the document.

Question 2

Easy

What is ductility?

💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave under stress.

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Question 1

IS 1893 primarily deals with what aspect of building design?

  • Fire safety
  • Water resistance
  • Earthquake-resistant design

💡 Hint: Think about the main threat to buildings in seismic zones.

Question 2

True or False: Ductility is essential for energy dissipation in structures during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave during extreme stress.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a building design for a location in seismic zone V. Include considerations based on IS 1893 and IS 13920.

💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting on the structure and the methods to enhance its resilience.

Question 2

Discuss the long-term implications for a community that ignores IS 1893 when constructing new buildings.

💡 Hint: Reflect on past incidents where ignoring building codes led to disasters.

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