Safety - Earthquake
The following points should be kept in mind during construction of building for the protection against ‘Earth Quake’: Building should be square or compact rectangular. For more information read articles in this section that will provide you details about building earthquake safe buildings.
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Earthquake safety tips
Earthquake safety tipsEarthquake can strike suddenly with very little warning. One minute you may be enjoying the company of your kids and friends and the next minute the floor beneath you begins to shake. Here are some tips that may help you to ensure your safety.
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Make your home earthquake proof
The following points should be kept in mind during construction of building for the protection against ‘Earth Quake’.
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Which type of building materials and construction practices are <br> recommended for protection against earthquake?
Which type of building materials and construction practices are
recommended for protection against earthquake?
RCC : It is defined as reinforced cement concrete. Steel: It is an metal alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction.
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How does earth quake affect the building?
The outer shell of the earth called lithosphere is broken into plates which are in constant motion, moving at about the same speed that fingernail grows.
 
Which are recommended factors for the safety of building in earthquake prone areas?
.Seismic (Earthquake affected) zone in which the building is located. .Type of the soil over which the building is situated. Black cotton soil and expensive clays should be avoided for foundation.
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What is recommended method for opening in load bearing masonry walls?
.Vertical clear distance between openings should be less than 60cms. .Horizontal clear distance between openings should be less than ½ x height of the shorter openings subject to minimum of 450 mm.
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What is recommended size and shape of building for the protection in earthquake prone areas?
What is recommended size and shape of building for the protection in earthquake prone areas?
All parts of a building should firmly be tied together and stiffly braced at corners in such a manner that the whole structure will tend to move as a unit.
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What is the specification of RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) band?
The RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) band is as wide as the thickness of wall and 75 mm to 100 mm thick and constructed using M 15(1:2:4) cement concrete
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Which type of soil and foundation is recommended for protection of building in earth quake zones?
.Loose fine sand, soft silt, black cotton soil and expensive clays should be avoided for foundation. If unavoidable the building shall rest either on a rigid raft foundation.
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What is vertical reinforcement at critical points?
Vertical reinforcement is required in all buildings in seismic zones V and three story (or more) buildings in zone IV also.The critical points where vertical steel bars are required through the masonry are following:
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Earthquake Resistant Building Construction
Earthquake Resistant Building Construction
Earthquakes strike without much warning. It may harm badly designed & constructed buildings killing its inhabitants. Tips in this article explain about the earthquake resistant construction & your response if the earth quake does happen.
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