36.15.1 - IS 1893:2016
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What is a response spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures behave during an earthquake.
Why is damping important in structures?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials respond to shaking.
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What does the IS 1893:2016 standard focus on?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of structures and conditions mentioned in class.
True or False: Damping is not significant in seismic designs.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what damping does for materials under stress.
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Using IS 1893:2016 guidelines, assess the seismic response of a tall building situated on soft soil in a high seismic zone. Describe the design alterations that must be made to ensure safety.
💡 Hint: Consider how the building interacts with different soil types and seismic intensities.
Evaluate the implications of improperly classified soil types on the seismic response of an existing bridge. What methods could be employed to rectify the design?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of correct data before structural engineering.
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