For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, where seismic coefficient is less than 0.08, the horizontal distance between two openings shall not be less than
Vt × height of shorter opening
Vt × height of longer opening
Vi × height of shorter opening
Vi × height of longer opening
As per IS 1893:2002, dynamic analysis shall ber performed for regular buildings of height greater than ______________ m in zones IV
50
40
45
60
As per the Classification of Actions followed by IS:800-2007, Earthquake Loads are considered under
Permanent Actions
Variable Actions
Accidental Actions
Rare Actions
As per IS:800-2007, Ordinary Moment Frames shall not be used for construction of Cinema Hall in
(i) Seismic Zone V
(ii) Seismic Zone IV
(iii) Seismic Zone III
(iv) Seismic Zone II
Only (i)
(i) & (ii)
(i), (ii) & (iii)
(i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
P-waves occurred due to an earthquake can travel through
Ductile design and detailing of reinforced concrete structures subjected to seismic forces is covered under
IS 1893:2016
IS 13920:2016
IS 456:2000
IS 800:2007
A location where an earthquake originates is termed as
Hypocenter
Epicenter
Horst
Source
Which of the following factors are associated with the behaviour of sand mass during earthquake to cause liquefaction?
Number of stress cycle
The frequency and amplitude of vibration of waves generated by an earthquake
Characteristics of sand
Relative density
Select the correct answer using the choice given below:
1, 2 and 3
2 and 4
3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
Storey drift in any storey shall not exceed ________________ times the storey height under the effect of design base shear applied as per IS 1893, 2016.
0.004
0.002
0.008
0.001
In seismic design of masonry structures, which of the following measures is commonly used to enhance seismic resistance?
