Solved question paper for ERBC May-2010 (DIPLOMA 6th)

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Earthquake resistant building and construction May-2010

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 6th • May-2010

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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  1. The point inside the earth mass where slipping or fracture begins is termed as ________.
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  2. Surface waves are called ________ waves.
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  3. ________ zone does not appear in new zoning according to IS 1893-2002.
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  4. Away from epicenter, the acceleration decreases and frequencies also decrease.
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  5. Minor shocks preceding the major earthquake are called ________.
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  6. The basic earthquake philosophy is beam and column ________.
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  7. Timber framing frequently requires notching and ________ of the vertical members (as per IS 4326).
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  8. ________ band is a band provided at plinth level of walls on the top of the foundation wall.
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  9. A separate section filled with appropriate material which can crumple in an earthquake is called ________ section.
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  10. Time period is inverse of ________.
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  11. Plinth band serves as a damp proof course as well.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. The importance factor for educational institutes is 0.5.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. The range of damping for steel is 2 to 100%.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. Flexible buildings have greater fundamental period.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. The exact point inside the earth where earthquake begins is called focus.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. Intensity of earthquake
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. Weak storey
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. Base shear
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. Continuity of construction
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. Roof band
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. Zone factor
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  22. Rayleigh's waves
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  23. Retrofitting of seismically deficient buildings
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  24. Seismograph
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  25. Ductility
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  26. Drift
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  27. Damping
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  28. Discuss theory of plate tectonics with reference to earthquakes. Also discuss about static and dynamic equilibrium with reference to earthquakes.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  29. Discuss seismic behaviour of traditionally built masonry construction of our country.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  30. State main provisions of IS 13928-1993.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  31. Why do we use ductile detailing for earthquake resistant? Discuss provisions of ductile detailing as per IS 13920.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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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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05 Do these ERBC papers help identify repeated questions?

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