Practice Codal Provisions And Guidelines (37.13) - Effect of Soil Properties and Damping

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Question 1.
What does IS in IS Codes stand for?
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Think about national regulations in India.
Question 2.
Name one guideline provided by NEHRP.
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Consider what NEHRP aims to achieve.
3Question 3.
What does IS stand for in Indian engineering codes?
- International Standards
- Indian Standards
- Indian Specifications
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Think about national standards.
4Question 4.
NEHRP provides guidelines for which region?
- Europe
- India
- USA
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Consider where this program originates.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of not adhering to IS Codes when designing a dam in a seismically active region.
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Consider the reasons why guidelines are put in place.
Question 6.
Analyze how changes in shear wave velocity might influence design choices in a region prone to liquefaction.
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Think about how soil behavior is presented in building codes.

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