r Rego. |%lo] ii [ols ole aly M. Tech. (PT) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2012 First Semester $1604 — ASEISMIC DESIGN OF STRUCTURES (Use of IS 1893: 2002; IS 13920: 1993; IS 456: 2000 are permitted) Time: 3 Hours eB epee Max. Marks: 70 Answer ALL Questions PART ~A (5 x 4 = 20 Marks) Draw a neat sketch of a seismogram and name the parts, Write the various assumptions made in the shear building. Write a short note on re-entrant corners of irregular buildings. What are the codes ‘prescribed for longitudinal reinforcement requirements? What are the different types of loading? Also list out various factors which influences ductility of a reinforced ~ concrete building. PART - B (S x 10 = 50 Marks) Give a brief description an response spectrum. (OR) Explain the various theories of structural vibration. Wiite a brief description an design spectrum. (oR) b. Ba b. Xa. b 10.a. b. Explain the performance of various structural materials under eyclic loads. What are the various structural systems in steel for horizontal load transfer? (OR) Write about the behavior of structural systems in conorete and their limitations. Gkplain about base isolation techniques. (OR) Describe about the layout and planning of building in seismic zenes. Explain about the damage assessment techniques. (OR) What are the retrofitting technique? Explain briefly. teen