Earthquake Resistant Architecture Syllabus, Notes & PYQ for GGSIPU Bachelor of Architecture 8th Sem
Bachelor of Architecture
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Earthquake Resistant Architecture
1Fundamentals of earthquakes a) Earth's structure, seismic waves, plate tectonics theory, origin of continents, seismic zones in India. b) Predictability, intensity and measurement of earthquake c) Basic terms- fault line, focus, epicenter, focal depth etc.
2Site planning, performance of ground and buildings a) Historical experience, site selection and development b) Earthquake effects on ground, soil rupture, liquefaction, landslides. c) Behaviour of various types of building structures, equipments, lifelines, collapse patterns d) Behaviour of non-structural elements like services, fixtures in earthquake-prone zones
3Seismic design codes and building configuration a) Seismic design code provisions – Introduction to Indian codes b) Building configuration- scale of building, size and horizontal and vertical plane, building proportions, symmetry of building- torsion, re-entrant corners, irregularities in buildings- like short stories, short columns etc.
4Various types of construction details a) Seismic design and detailing of non-engineered construction- masonry structures, wood structures, earthen structures. b) Seismic design and detailing of RC and steel buildings c) Design of non-structural elements- Architectural elements, water supply, drainage, electrical and mechanical components
Subject Details
Lab CodeAP-446
Lab Credits3