B.

TECH(CIVIL),SEM VI,2014
ELEMENTS OF EARTHQUAKE
PAPER CODE:BTCE-602
PAPER ID:[A-2289]
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks:60
Instruction to Candidates:
1) Section - A is Compulsory.
2) Attempt any Four questions from Section - B.
3) Attempt any two questions from Section C.

Section A (10x2 :20)
Q1)

a) Write the formula for calculating the design lateral forces?
b) Define the following terms (i) Maximum considerable earthquake (ii) Average response
acceleration coefficient
c) Write in brief about the Response Reduction factor.
d) What are the various factors affecting the Ductility?
e) Differentiate between Rigid diaphragms and Flexible diaphragms.
f) What do you understand by the terms: critical damped. underdamped and overdamped system.
g) Illustrate lessons learnt from the past earthquakes in few words.
h) What is Dynamic magnification factor? Give expression also.
i) Give criteria for minimum thickness of shear wall as suggested by the IS
13920 : 1993.
j) What is moment resisting frame?

Section B (5x4=20)

Q2. Explain in brief causes of earthquakes and damaging effects on buildings?

Q3.What is Seismic spectrum? Explain response spectra.

Q4. A mass of 100 kg is supported on springs of total stiffness of 784N/mm. The machine produces an
unbalanced disturbing force of 392N at a speed 50c/s. Assuming a damping factor of 0.2,
determine(i)The amplitude of motion due to unbalance (ii)The transmissibility.

Q5. Discuss floor diaphragm action?

Q6. Write design steps for masonry building as per provisions of IS 4326.

Section C (10x2 =20)
Q7. Drive the equation of motion for free vibrations with viscous damping.
Q8. Write note on:
a. Estimation of lateral forces due to earthquakes
b. Shear wall.
Q9 Explain reinforcement detailing of columns to beam, and slab joints in design of earthquake
resistant buildings, with help of an example

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