Practice Seismic Zoning And Seismic Coefficient (is 1893) (40.2)

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Question 1.
What are the four seismic zones in India?
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Think of the scale from low to very high risk.
Question 2.
What does the Zone Factor (Z) represent?
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It's a numerical value related to risk.
3Question 3.
Which seismic zone in India has the highest risk of earthquakes?
- Zone II
- Zone III
- Zone V
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Look for the zone with the highest numerical designation.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Zone Factor for Zone III is 0.20.
- True
- False
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Refer back to the specifics of Zone III's classification.
Question 5.
A building in Zone IV has a Zone Factor of 0.32, an Importance factor of 1.2, and a Response reduction factor of 4. Calculate its design horizontal seismic coefficient assuming S/g is 0.4.
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Use the given values in the formula step by step.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications for building a hospital in Zone V versus a residential home in Zone II, considering the Importance factor.
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Think about the role of buildings in emergencies versus regular use.

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