Practice IS 1893 Design Spectrum - 33.7 | 33. Response and Design Spectra | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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33.7 - IS 1893 Design Spectrum

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the IS 1893 design spectrum represent?

💡 Hint: Think about structural safety during earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

Name the three regions of the IS 1893 design spectrum.

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym AVD.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does the IS 1893 design spectrum plot?

  • Magnitude vs. Time
  • Spectral Acceleration vs. Time Period
  • Force vs. Displacement

💡 Hint: Consider what is being measured during an earthquake.

Question 2

The importance factor (I) affects which aspect of the design?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What happens if a structure is more critical?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

For a building with a time period of 0.25 seconds, determine the spectral acceleration using the IS 1893 design spectrum.

💡 Hint: Identify which formula applies in this time range.

Question 2

Discuss how varying soil types affect the spectral response of a building categorized under the IS 1893 design spectrum.

💡 Hint: Consider how soft soil may amplify movements compared to hard soil.

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