41.3 - Seismic Zoning and Zone Factor (Z)
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Practice Questions
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What are the four seismic zones in India?
💡 Hint: Recall the numerical order of the zones.
What is the Zone Factor (Z) for Zone III?
💡 Hint: Remember that Zone III is allocated a Z value higher than Zone II.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the Zone Factor (Z) for Zone IV?
💡 Hint: Think about the increasing values from Zone II to Zone V.
True or False: Zone V has the lowest average seismic risk.
💡 Hint: Remember which zone has the highest Z value.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine you are an engineer tasked with designing a hospital in Zone V. What key factors would you consider, and how would the Zone Factor affect your design decisions?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of safety measures in high-risk areas.
Analyze how a change in Z value from 0.16 to 0.36 affects the design requirements of a residential building.
💡 Hint: Consider how the increased risk necessitates more rigorous design standards.
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