Mewar University

Gangrar, Chittorgarh
M. Tech: - Structural Engineering
Se-621 Earthquake Analysis and Design

Q.1 Write Short Note on:

a) Focus
b) Epicenter
c) Focal depth
d) Epicentral distance
e) Fault.
Q.2 Define ‘Seismic waves’. What are the different types of seismic waves? Explain the
important characteristic of P-waves and S-waves?
Q.3 briefly Explain ‘Magnitude’ and ‘Intensity’ of an earthquake. What is the relation
between them?
Q.4 Discuss briefly the importance of the following in connection with earthquake
a) Ground Motion
b) Soil-structure Interaction
c) Load combinations
d) Soft Storeys
e) Dynamic analysis
Q.5 A three Storey RCC frame building is situated at Jalandhar. The soil below foundation is
assumed to be hard strata. Assuming building to be used as a hospital, determine the
seismic shear force acting on the building. Compare the seismic shear force with an
identical building situated in Bangalore. Take fundamental natural period = Unity and
seismic weight of the building=15000KN.
Q.6 Explain different types of seismic bands used in retrofitting the structures as per IS 4326
(1993).
Q.7 Explain in detail the techniques and methods used in retrofitting the RCC structures?
Q.8 Explain the failure mechanism of infilled frame?
Q.9 Explain the factors affecting Ductility?
Q.10 Define shear beam model and flexure beam model?
Q.11 Explain modelling of soil-foundation?
Q.12 what are the common modes of failure of masonry building? Explain briefly the following
modes of failure:
 Out of plane failure
 In plane failure
Q.13 Discuss about Free vibration of viscous damped SDOF System?
Q.14 Explain methods of seismic retrofitting?
Q.15 Explain briefly the following irregularities
a) Mass Irregularities
b) Vertical Geometric Irregularities
Q.16 Explain Quality of construction and materials of seismoresistant building?
Q.17 Explain briefly about seismic design philosopy?
Q.18 Explain briefly about equivalent static lateral force method?
Q.19 Explain general requirement of shear wall?
Q.20 One of the plane frame of a four storeyed RC building .the building is symmetric and
regular. It is situated in delhi.
Data given:
i. Floor height 3.5 m
ii. Infill wall 250 mm thick longitudinal walls and 150 mm thick transverse
walls
iii. Live load 350KN/m2
iv. Materials M20 Concrete, Fe415 steel
v. Column 250mmX450mm
vi. Beam 250mmX400mm
vii. Slab 100 mm thick
viii. Unit weight of RCC 25KN/m3
ix. Building special RC moment resisting frame
x. Unit weight of brick 20KN/m3
xi. Type of soil Rocky
Calculate lumped weights?
Q.21 What is a lumped mass model? What is its use?
Q.22 Explain dynamic analysis? For which type of buildings, dynamic analysis is compulsory?
Q.23 Define the following terms
a) Repair
b) Restoration
c) Retrofitting
d) Strengthening
Q.24 Differentiate between local and global method of retrofitting?
Q.25 Explain the following terms
a) Flexural members
b) Development length
c) Shear walls
d) Stirrups
e) Ductile failure