Solved question paper for ERBC Dec-2018 (DIPLOMA 6th)
Solved Question Paper
Earthquake resistant building and construction Dec-2018
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 6th • Dec-2018
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. The point where the earthquake originates is known as ___________
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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 2017
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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Most of earthquakes originate due to _______cause
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May 2016 Most of earthquake originate due to _____________________ cause.
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Dec 2016 The major cause of earthquake is __________ causes.
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Primary and secondary waves are also known as ________
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May 2016 Primary and secondary waves are also known as _____________________.
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Kutch and Kathiawar region belong to ______seismic zone of India
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The fundamental period of 15 storey building is ________
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May 2016 The fundamental period of 15 storey building is _____________________.
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May 2007 The fundamental period of 15 storey building is _______.
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The masonry construction is also known as ________
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Parapets and gables are _______components of the building.
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ASR stands for ________
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Rebound hammer is a _________ test.
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Dec 2017
Rebound hammer is a ____________ test.
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State True or False.
xi. After shocks in earthquake are more dangerous.
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Pets are least affected during earthquake.
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IS 1893 (Part – I) 2002 deals in Dams and Embankments.
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Jalandhar have been placed in Zone II of seismic map.
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Diaphragms are thick vertical members used to carry loads.
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any ten parts of questions.
a. Shear walls
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P – waves
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Soft ground storey
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Dec 2015 Soft storey
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May 2009 Soft ground storey
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Dec 2009 Soft storey.
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Seismic joints
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May 2009 Seismic joints
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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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Dec 2009 Damping.
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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 2008 Retrofitting
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Dec 2007 Define Retrofitting.
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Diaphragm failure
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Focal depth
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Dec 2008 Focal depth
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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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Dec 2008 Seismograph
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Seismogram
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Dec 2018
Seismograph.
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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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Dec 2008 Seismograph
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Rescue equipments
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SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain different seismic zones of India.
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Dec 2017
SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain different seismic zones of India.
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Explain the main provisions of IS1893
Long Answer Dec-2018 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2020 Explain the main provisions of IS1893 (Part-I).
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Dec 2016 Explain the main provisions made in IS 4326-1993.
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May 2015 Explain in detail the main provisions made in IS 4326-1993.
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What is in-plane failure? Give its causes and characteristics
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May 2021 Define out-of-plane failure. What are its main causes?
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May 2016 Define out - of plane failure. What are its main causes?
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May 2007 Define out-of-plane failure. What are its main causes? Explain how out-of-plane failure is characterized.
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Describe with neat sketches different types of horizontal bands and their uses
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May 2020 Explain with sketches different types of horizontal bands and its uses.
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May 2015 Explain with sketches different types of horizontal bands and their uses.
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What is disaster management? Explain different 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 2017
What is disaster management? Explain 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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FAQ
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Answers about this subject, solved papers, and preparation.
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?
Yes, old papers help you revise important topics, understand question style, and practice for the ERBC exam pattern.
04 Are these official question papers from the board?
No. BRpaper is not the official website of the university or board. It only helps students find previous year question papers and study material.
05 Do these ERBC papers help identify repeated questions?
Yes, previous year papers are useful for spotting commonly repeated question styles and topics in ERBC.