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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The violent shaking of ground due to release of energy is known as ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The vertical distance between epicenter and hypocenter is called ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2019 The vertical distance between epicentre and hypocentre is called______.
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Dec 2018
The vertical distance between epicenter and hypocenter is ________
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Dec 2017
The vertical distance between epicenter and hypocenter is ____________.
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S-waves are ______ than P-waves.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2015 P-waves are ________ than S-waves.
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Minor shocks preceding the major earthquake are called ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Minor shocks preceding the major earthquake are called ______.
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May 2010 Minor shocks preceding the major earthquake are called ________.
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Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from the ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2018
Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from______.
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Dec 2016 Intensity of earthquake decrease with distance from the __________.
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The instrument used to record ground vibrations is known as ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Magnitude of an earthquake can vary from ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Seismic zone map of India divides our country with ______ seismic zones.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2017
As per IS 1893: 2002, India is divided into ____________ seismic zones.
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Dec 2016 The revised seismic map divide India into __________ seismic zones.
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May 2015 India is divided into _________ no. of seismic zones.
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Dec 2007 Seismic map of India as per IS 1893-2002 divides the country into four number of zones.
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Earthquakes with magnitude greater than 8 are called ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Earthquake induced load is known as ______ load.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Flexible buildings have greater fundamental period.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2017
Flexible buildings have greater fundamental periods
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May 2015 Flexible buildings have greater fundamental periods.
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May 2010 Flexible buildings have greater fundamental period.
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May 2010 Flexible buildings have greater fundamental period.
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The waves which travel fastest are known as secondary waves.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The exact point inside the earth where earthquake begins is called focus.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 The exact point inside the earth where earthquake begins is called focus.
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May 2010 The exact point inside the earth where earthquake begins is called focus.
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Irregular type of building suffer heavy losses during earthquakes.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Punjab comes under zone I of seismic map of India.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2018
Punjab comes under zone number _____in seismic zone map.
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May 2007 Punjab comes under _______ zone of seismic map.
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Secondary wavesShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2009 Secondary waves.
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Fundamental periodShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 What is fundamental period?
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Dec 2015 Fundamental period
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May 2010 Fundamental period
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Dec 2009 Fundamental natural period.
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Dec 2007 Define Fundamental natural period.
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Seismic zoneShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2009 Seismic belts
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Dec 2009 Seismic zone.
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SeismographShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018
Seismograph.
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Dec 2018
Seismogram
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May 2010 Seismograph.
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May 2010 Seismograph
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May 2010 Seismograph
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Earthquake magnitudeShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2015 Magnitude of an earthquake
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May 2010 Intensity of earthquake.
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May 2010 Magnitude of an earthquake
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May 2010 Intensity of earthquake
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May 2009 Earthquake size
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Dec 2009 Intensity of earthquake.
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Dec 2008 Earthquake intensity
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Earthquake intensityShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2015 Magnitude of an earthquake
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May 2010 Intensity of earthquake.
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May 2010 Magnitude of an earthquake
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May 2010 Intensity of earthquake
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May 2009 Earthquake size
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Dec 2009 Intensity of earthquake.
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Dec 2008 Earthquake magnitude
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Out of plane failureShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2016 What is out of plane failure?
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Dec 2015 Out-plane failure
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May 2010 In plane failure
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Dec 2009 Out of plane failure.
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RetrofittingShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018
Retrofitting
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May 2010 Retrofitting
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May 2009 Retrofitting of traditionally built construction
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Dec 2009 Structural retrofitting.
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Dec 2007 Define Retrofitting.
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Zone factorShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Zone factor.
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May 2010 Zone factor
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DuctilityShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Ductility.
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May 2010 Ductility
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Dec 2009 Ductility.
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Horizontal bandsShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Focal depthShort Answer 3 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018
Focal depth
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Write the classification of earthquakes and describe briefly seismic zones of India.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2020 Explain different seismic zones of India.
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Discuss seismic behaviour of traditionally built masonry constructions of India.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Discuss seismic behaviour of traditionally built masonry construction of our country.
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May 2010 Discuss seismic behaviour of traditionally built masonry construction of our country.
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State the main provisions of IS 13927-1993.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 State main provisions of IS 13928-1993.
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May 2010 State main provisions of IS 13928-1993.
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May 2009 Discuss in brief main provisions of IS 4326-1993.
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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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Dec 2009 Explain the effect of horizontal and vertical irregularities with regard to seismic behaviour of R.C.C. buildings.
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Dec 2007 Discuss the effect of irregularities on performance of R.C.C. buildings during earthquakes.
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01 Where can I find ERBC previous year question papers?
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02 Is this page for PSBTE Diploma Civil 6th semester ERBC papers?
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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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