Solved question paper for ERBC Dec-2008 (DIPLOMA 6th)

Solved Question Paper

Earthquake resistant building and construction Dec-2008

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 6th • Dec-2008

ERBC is the Earthquake Resistant Building and Construction subject for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering Cvil Engineering 6th semester students. On this page, students can find subject-wise previous year question papers, old papers, and exam preparation material to revise important topics and understand the usual exam pattern for this subject. Using ERBC previous year papers can help you identify repeated questions, practice answer writing, and prepare more confidently for semester exams. BRpaper is not the official website of the university or board, but it helps students search for question papers and related study support in one place.

Solved Questions

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  1. The violent shaking of ground due to release of energy is known as ______.
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  2. The vertical distance between epicenter and hypocenter is called ______.
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  3. S-waves are ______ than P-waves.
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  4. Minor shocks preceding the major earthquake are called ______.
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  5. Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from the ______.
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  6. The instrument used to record ground vibrations is known as ______.
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  7. Magnitude of an earthquake can vary from ______.
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  8. Seismic zone map of India divides our country with ______ seismic zones.
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  9. Earthquakes with magnitude greater than 8 are called ______.
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  10. Earthquake induced load is known as ______ load.
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  11. Flexible buildings have greater fundamental period.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. The waves which travel fastest are known as secondary waves.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. The exact point inside the earth where earthquake begins is called focus.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. Irregular type of building suffer heavy losses during earthquakes.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. Punjab comes under zone I of seismic map of India.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. Secondary waves
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. Fundamental period
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. Seismic zone
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. Seismograph
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. Earthquake magnitude
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. Earthquake intensity
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  22. Out of plane failure
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  23. Retrofitting
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  24. Zone factor
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  25. Ductility
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  26. Horizontal bands
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  27. Focal depth
    Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  28. Write the classification of earthquakes and describe briefly seismic zones of India.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  29. Discuss seismic behaviour of traditionally built masonry constructions of India.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  30. State the main provisions of IS 13927-1993.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  31. Explain the effect of horizontal and vertical irregularities with regard to seismic behaviours of R.C.C. structure.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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01 Where can I find ERBC previous year question papers?

You can use this page to look for ERBC subject-wise previous year papers for Diploma in Engineering Civil 6th semester.

02 Is this page for PSBTE Diploma Civil 6th semester ERBC papers?

Yes, this subject page is for ERBC under Punjab State Board of Technical Education, Diploma in Engineering, Civil, 6th semester.

03 Can I use ERBC old papers for exam revision?

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04 Are these official question papers from the board?

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