Practice Exercises (5) - INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS & CODES - Civil Engineering

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Question 1.
Define critical infrastructure.
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Think about systems we rely on daily.
Question 2.
Name one organization involved in setting international standards.
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It has the word 'International' in its name.
3Question 3.
Which organization is renowned for setting global standards?
- ISO
- BIS
- Niti Ayog
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Look for the organization that has 'international' in its name.
4Question 4.
Is the Bureau of Indian Standards a governmental body?
- True
- False
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Remember how BIS was formed.
Question 5.
Imagine you are a civil engineer tasked with designing a bridge. Outline the key standards you would need to reference and why they are important.
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Think of IS 456 and safety considerations.
Question 6.
Critique a local construction project’s adherence to national standards. What aspects were handled well, and what could be improved?
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Look at the application of IS codes in practice.

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