Solved question paper for ERBC Dec-2009 (DIPLOMA 6th)
Solved Question Paper
Earthquake resistant building and construction Dec-2009
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 6th • Dec-2009
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 point just above the focus on earth’s surface is ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2007 The point on the surface of earth lying vertically above the focus is called _______.
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______ waves are longitudinal waves.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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______ zone is the worst zone.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Motion on a ground would exhibit higher accelerations at higher frequencies compared to that on a soft ground.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Foreshocks are followed by ______ due to fresh ruptures or the readjustments of fractured mass.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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______ is an essential attribute of an earthquake resistant design of structure that serves as a shock absorber in a structure.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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It is preferable to have column along with beam for earthquake consideration.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Frequency is inverse of ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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A wall designed to resist force (lateral force) in its own plane is called ______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The types of construction usually adopted in buildings are box type construction and ______ construction (as per IS 4326).Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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______ band serves as a damp proof course as well.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Plinth band serves as a damp proof course as well.
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May 2010 Plinth band serves as a damp proof course as well.
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The value of importance factor for hospitals is 0.5.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Timber has high strength per unit weight and is therefore suitable for earthquake resistant construction.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Loose soils, which subside or liquefy during an earthquake, are best for foundations.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Actual forces that appear on structures during earthquakes are much higher than the design forces specified in the code (IS 1893).True / False 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Surface waves are called love waves.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Surface waves are called ______ waves.
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May 2010 Surface waves are called ________ waves.
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Intensity of earthquake.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • 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 2008 Earthquake magnitude
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Dec 2008 Earthquake intensity
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Soft storey.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018
Soft ground storey
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Dec 2015 Soft storey
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May 2009 Soft ground storey
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Fundamental natural period.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • 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 2008 Fundamental period
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Dec 2007 Define Fundamental natural period.
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Ductility.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Ductility.
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May 2010 Ductility
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Dec 2008 Ductility
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Openings in bearing walls.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Tie beam.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Seismology.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Structural retrofitting.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • 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 2008 Retrofitting
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Dec 2007 Define Retrofitting.
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Secondary waves.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2008 Secondary waves
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Seismic zone.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2009 Seismic belts
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Dec 2008 Seismic zone
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Out of plane failure.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • 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 2008 Out of plane failure
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Damping.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018
Damping force
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May 2010 Damping.
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May 2010 Damping
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May 2009 Damping force
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Discuss causes of earthquakes. Write about static and dynamic loading with reference to earthquakes.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Discuss theory of plate tectonics with reference to earthquakes. Also discuss about static and dynamic equilibrium with reference to earthquakes.
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May 2010 Discuss theory of plate tectonics with reference to earthquakes. Also discuss about static and dynamic equilibrium with reference to earthquakes.
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What are different modes of failure of traditionally built construction of our country? Discuss in detail about diaphragm failure and connection failure.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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What is meant by stud wall construction? Show arrangement of timber framing in stud wall construction without opening in wall.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Explain the effect of horizontal and vertical irregularities with regard to seismic behaviour of R.C.C. buildings.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2008 Explain the effect of horizontal and vertical irregularities with regard to seismic behaviours of R.C.C. structure.
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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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