Code No: CE1912 R14

M.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, September 2015

EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN
(Structural Engineering)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 60
Note: Answer Any Five Questions. All Questions carry equal marks.

1. a) Explain Elastic rebound theory with schematic diagram. (6M)

b) What are the characteristics of seismic waves? (6M)

2. a) What are the ductility requirements of flexure members as per IS:13920?

(6M)
b) Explain Response Spectrum Method for obtaining the seismic lateral
loads for a multi storey building. (6M)

3. A simple one storey building has two shear walls in each direction as
shown. All four walls are in M-25 grade concrete,200 mm thick and 5m
long. The storey height is 4m.The floor consists of cast in-situ reinforced
concrete. Design shear force on the building is 200 k N in either direction.
Compute the design lateral forces on different shear walls. (12M)

2.5m 5m 7.5m 5m

5m A B 10m

4. a) Explain the plan irregularities that affect the building structure from the
point of view of earthquake resistance? (6M)
b) Differentiate between flexible and stiff structures. (6M)

5. a) What is a "Shear Wall"? Explain different types of shear walls. (6M)

b) Explain various stages of design of shear walls as per IS:13920 code. (6M)

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6. a) Explain the principle of "Weak Beam - Strong Column" concept in
earthquake-resistant design of R.C.C. members. (6M)
b) What are the salient features of the specifications of IS:13920 for design
and ductile detailing compression members in earthquake resistant
design? (6M)
7. a) When is the need for retrofitting the existing earthquake vulnerable
buildings may arise? (6M)
b) Explain the techniques for local retrofitting of R.C. Beams. (6M)
8. Write the short notes on
a) Box-action of masonry walls
b) Bands in masonry walls
c) Improving seismic behavior of masonry buildings (12M)

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