Solved question paper for ERBC Dec-2017 (DIPLOMA 6th)
Solved Question Paper
Earthquake resistant building and construction Dec-2017
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 6th • Dec-2017
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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SECTION-A
Q1. a) Fill in the blanks.
i. ____________ Waves can pass through solid only
Very Short Answer 1x15=15 Marks Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA -
As per IS 1893: 2002, India is divided into ____________ seismic zones.
Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
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 2008 Seismic zone map of India divides our country with ______ 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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Richter scale expresses ____________ of earthquake.
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May 2019 Magnitude of earthquake is the measure of_______.
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May 2015 Richter scale expresses ____________ of earthquake.
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Rebound hammer is a ____________ test.
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Dec 2018
Rebound hammer is a _________ test.
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___________ is used as a retrofitting material for repair of cracks.
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The vertical distance between epicenter and hypocenter is ____________.
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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 2008 The vertical distance between epicenter and hypocenter is called ______.
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ASR and MSR stands for __________________ and ___________ respectively.
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May 2016 ASR and MSR stands for _____________________ and _____________________ respectively.
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Strength of structure should be ____________ along the height of building.
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Delhi comes under ____________ seismic zone.
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May 2015 Delhi comes under _____________ seismic zone.
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Dec 2007 Delhi comes under zone - of seismic map.
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The waves can pass through solids but fail to propagate through fluids are _________.
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May 2015 The waves which can pass through solids but fail to propagate through fluids are _________.
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State true or false
xi. Collision of adjacent buildings is called liquefaction.
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Bhuj earthquake was occurred in 2006.
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May 2015 Bhuj earthquake was occurred in 2006.
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May 2010 Bhuj earthquake occurred in year _______.
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May 2009 Bhuj earthquake occurred in year.
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A focus is also called hypocenter.
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May 2015 A focus is also called hypocenter.
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May 2007 Focus is also termed as hypocenter.
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Magnitude of a particular earthquake can vary from place to place.
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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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Dec 2008 Flexible buildings have greater fundamental period.
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any five questions.
a. What do you understand by earthquake and tectonic plate?
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What do you mean by P-waves and S-waves and its properties?
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May 2020 What do you mean by P-waves and S-waves?
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May 2019 What do you understand by P-Waves? Write down its characteristics.
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May 2015 What do you mean by P-waves and S-waves?
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Define retrofitting and what are its advantages?
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May 2016 Define retrofitting of structures. Why it is required?
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Dec 2016 Explain the technique and methods used in retrofitting.
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Explain briefly the causes of earthquake
Long Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2020 What is magnitude and intensity of an earthquake?
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May 2020 What is an earthquake? Discuss briefly the classification of earthquake.
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May 2019 Define “Earthquake”. Explain in detail the classification of earthquakes.
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May 2016 Define earthquake. What are various causes of earthquake?
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Dec 2016 Define magnitude and intensity of an earthquake. How will you relate them?
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May 2015 What do you understand by earthquake?
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May 2015 What is magnitude and intensity of an earthquake?
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Dec 2015 What is an earthquake? Discuss briefly the classification of earthquake.
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May 2010 What is an earthquake? Discuss briefly the causes of earthquakes.
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May 2009 What do you understand by earthquake? Explain the causes of earthquakes.
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Mention common modes of failure of reinforced concrete buildings
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May 2021 What are the common modes of failure of RCC building?
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May 2020 Mention common modes of failure of reinforced concrete buildings.
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May 2015 Common modes of failure of RCC buildings.
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May 2009 Describe common modes of failure of reinforced concrete buildings.
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Explain the construction and working of seismograph.
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May 2021 Explain the construction and working of seismograph.
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May 2019 What is Seismograph? Discuss its parts and working in detail along with sketch.
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May 2015 Explain the construction and working of seismograph.
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Discuss necessity of IS 1893 code.
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What is the liquefaction of soil? Discuss briefly.
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May 2020 What is the liquefaction of soil? Discuss briefly.
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SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain different seismic zones of India.
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Dec 2018
SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain different seismic zones of India.
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What is disaster management? Explain safety methods carried out in rescue operations?
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May 2021 What is disaster management? Explain different safety methods carried out in rescue operations.
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Dec 2018
What is disaster management? Explain different safety methods carried out in rescue operations.
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May 2015 What is disaster management? Explain different safety methods carried out in rescue operations.
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Explain the important factors contributing towards low seismic efficiency of masonry building.
Long Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2018
Write short note on various factors responsible for seismic performance of masonry buildings.
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May 2015 Explain important factors contributing towards low seismic efficiency of masonry buildings.
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Discuss briefly retrofitting measures for traditionally built constructions.
Long Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2021 Explain the different retrofitting measures for traditional buildings.
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May 2021 Explain the different retrofitting measures for traditional buildings.
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May 2015 Explain the different retrofitting measures for traditional buildings.
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May 2010 What is retrofitting? Discuss in brief the retrofitting measures for traditionally built constructions.
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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?
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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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05 Do these ERBC papers help identify repeated questions?
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