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EARTHQUAKE TIPS

INTRODUCTION



Earthquake Tip 1
What Causes Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip 2
How the Ground Shakes?



Earthquake Tip 3
What are Magnitude and Intensity?

Earthquake Tip 4
Where are Seismic Zones in India?



Earthquake Tip 5
What are the Seismic Effects on Structures?

Earthquake Tip 6
How Architectural Features Affect Buildings During Earthquakes?



Earthquake Tip 7
How Buildings Twist During Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip 8
What is the Seismic Design Philosophy for Buildings?



Earthquake Tip 9
How to Make Buildings Ductile for Good Seismic Performance?

Earthquake Tip 10
How Flexibility of Buildings Affects their Earthquake Response?



Earthquake Tip 11
What are the Indian Seismic Codes?

Earthquake Tip 12
How Do Brick Masonry Houses Behave During Earthquakes?



Earthquake Tip 13
Why should Masonry Buildings have Simple Structural Configuration?

Earthquake Tip 14
Why are Horizontal Bands Necessary in Masonry Buildings?



Earthquake Tip 15
Why is Vertical Reinforcement Required in Masonry Buildings?

Earthquake Tip 16
How to Make Stone Masonry Buildings Earthquake Resistant?



Earthquake Tip 17
How do Earthquakes Affect Reinforced Concrete Buildings?

Earthquake Tip 18
How do Beams in RC Buildings Resist Earthquakes?



Earthquake Tip 19
How do Columns in RC Buildings Resist Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip 20
How do Beam-Column Joints in RC Buildings Resist Earthquakes?



Earthquake Tip 21
Why are Open-Ground Storey Buildings Vulnerable in Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip 22
Why are Short Columns more Damaged During Earthquakes?



Earthquake Tip 23
Why are Buildings with Shear Walls Preferred in Seismic Regions?

Earthquake Tip 24
How to Reduce Earthquake Effects on Buildings?



Earthquake Tip 25
Why are Load Paths Important in Buildings?

Earthquake Tip 26
What Harms Load Paths in Buildings?



Earthquake Tip 27
How can Non-structural Elements be protected against Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip 28
What is a Confined Masonry Construction?



Earthquake Tip 29
What are the Essential Features of Confined Masonry Houses?

Earthquake Tip 30
What is Important in Foundations of Earthquake-Resistant Buildings?



Earthquake Tip 31
Why do Buildings Sink into the Ground during Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip 32
Why is Quality critical in Earthquake-Resistant Buildings?








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