Solved question paper for ERBC May-2007 (DIPLOMA 6th)

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Earthquake resistant building and construction May-2007

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 6th • May-2007

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.

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The point on the surface of earth lying vertically above the focus is called _______.

Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Dec 2009 The point just above the focus on earth’s surface is ______.
The fundamental period of 15 storey building is _______.

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Dec 2018
The fundamental period of 15 storey building is ________

May 2016 The fundamental period of 15 storey building is _____________________.
For good seismic performance the masonry wall should be tied like a _______.

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May 2009 For good seismic performance, the masonry walls should be tied as
The seismic efficiency of traditionally built structure is very _______.

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May 2019 The seismic response of traditionally built structures is_______.

May 2018
The seismic response of traditionally built structures is_______.

Punjab comes under _______ zone of seismic map.

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May 2018
Punjab comes under zone number _____in seismic zone map.

Dec 2008 Punjab comes under zone I of seismic map of India.
The most common mode of failure of masonry building is _______.

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May 2009 The most common modes of failure of masonry building is failure.
Horizontal seismic coefficient, αh, is equal to _______.

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Liquefaction phenomenon occurs in fine saturated _______.

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Dec 2015 Liquefaction phenomenon occurs in fine saturated ________.

May 2010 Liquefaction phenomenon occurs in fine saturated _______.

Failure of a column is a _______.

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Shear walls help in resisting _______ forces.

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Dec 2015 Shear wall is designed to resist ________ forces acting in its own plane.

May 2010 Shear wall is designed to resist forces acting in its own plane _______.
Focus is also termed as hypocenter.

True / False 1 Marks May-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Dec 2017
A focus is also called hypocenter.

May 2015 A focus is also called hypocenter.
The depth of focus from the epicenter is called epicentral distance.

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The masonry buildings are considered as brittle structure.

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May 2018
Masonry buildings are considered as brittle structures.

Dec 2016 Masonry building are brittle structure.
Traditionally built houses are a case of engineered construction.

True / False 1 Marks May-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Flexural members are mainly designed to carry shear.

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Define Richter’s magnitude scale.

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Differentiate between static and dynamic loading.

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What is a seismogram?

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What is a diaphragm?

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Define connection failure.

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What do you understand by term ‘Retro fitting’?

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Define isoseismal.

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Dec 2007 Define Isoseismals.
Explain plinth band.

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Define ductility of a building.

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What do you understand by term ASR?

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What do you mean by irregular building?

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Dec 2016 What do you understand by irregularities in building?
Discuss the importance of zoning.

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Define seismic waves. Explain the important characteristics of P-waves and L-waves.

Long Answer 10 Marks May-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2021 Define seismic waves. What are the different seismic waves?

May 2016 Define seismic waves. What are the different seismic waves?

Dec 2016 Define seismic waves. What are different types of seismic waves? Explain important characteristics of P-waves.

Define out-of-plane failure. What are its main causes? Explain how out-of-plane failure is characterized.

Long Answer 10 Marks May-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2021 Define out-of-plane failure. What are its main causes?

Dec 2018
What is in-plane failure? Give its causes and characteristics

May 2016 Define out - of plane failure. What are its main causes?
What special provisions should be taken care for earthquake resistant structures as per IS:4326 (1993).

Long Answer 10 Marks May-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Explain briefly any two damages in slabs due to earthquakes.

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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?

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?

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