Practice Site Classification (as per IS 1893) - 34.4.2 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.4.2 - Site Classification (as per IS 1893)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the three types of soils classified by IS 1893?

💡 Hint: Remember the three-letter acronym 'RMS'.

Question 2

Easy

Which soil type has a shear wave velocity greater than 760 m/s?

💡 Hint: Think about hard and stable soils.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which type of soil has a shear wave velocity of less than or equal to 360 m/s?

  • Type I (Rock)
  • Type II (Medium Soil)
  • Type III (Soft Soil)

💡 Hint: Remember 'Soft soils shake strong'.

Question 2

True or False: Type I soil is more likely to amplify seismic waves compared to Type III soil.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the stability of hard soils.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a construction project in a seismically active area. If soil tests reveal a mixture of Type II and Type III soils, outline a design strategy that could accommodate both soil types.

💡 Hint: Think about integrating the strengths of both soil types.

Question 2

You are asked to evaluate the structural integrity of an existing building located on Type I soil but surrounded by Type III soil. What factors would you assess to ensure the building can withstand seismic forces?

💡 Hint: Consider how surrounding soil types might influence the central structure.

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