INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL

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Subject Name: Seismic Microzonation
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Total Marks-100

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 (PART – A)
 Answer the questions of the following in brief (Each question carries 10 marks ) (60 marks)

Question No. 1: Write down the points to be kept in mind while designing earthquake resistant structures?

Question No.2: What is Seismograph? Discuss its parts and working in detail along with sketch.

Question No.3: Explain different seismic zones of India.

Question No.4: Explain in brief base isolation technique.

Question No.5: Explain Earthquake Resistant Design Philosophy & Differentiate between Earthquake Proof Design
and Earthquake Resistant Design.

Question No.6: Explain earthquake resistant features of masonry structures

(PART – B)
 Answer the following questions in detail (Each question carries 20 marks) ( 40 marks)

Question No. 1: Explain the effect of building configuration on seismic response in brief.

Question No. 2: Explain and sketch the provisions of ductile detailing of reinforcement at various locations in
beams.

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