Solved question paper for ERBC May-2018 (DIPLOMA 6th)
Solved Question Paper
Earthquake resistant building and construction May-2018
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 6th • May-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 on the surface of earth lying vertically above the focus is termed as________.
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The giant sea waves caused by earthquake are called_____.
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May 2019 The most destructive waves responsible for devastation on the surface of earth during earthquake are_______.
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The waves which travel fastest and are first to be recorded are_____.
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Dec 2016 The waves which travel fastest and are first recorded are __________.
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The seismic response of traditionally built structures is_______.
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May 2019 The seismic response of traditionally built structures is_______.
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May 2007 The seismic efficiency of traditionally built structure is very _______.
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From earthquake point of view weight of structure ought to be______.
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Dec 2016 For earthquake resistant structure the weight should be large enough.
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Large opening in diaphragm is a ______type of irregularity
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Punjab comes under zone number _____in seismic zone map.
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Dec 2008 Punjab comes under zone I of seismic map of India.
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May 2007 Punjab comes under _______ zone of seismic map.
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Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from______.
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Dec 2016 Intensity of earthquake decrease with distance from the __________.
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Dec 2008 Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from the ______.
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Removal of people to safer places is called_______
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May 2016 Removal of people to safer places is called as _____________________.
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Dec 2016 Removal of people to safer place is called __________.
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Disaster management act was formed in the year_______.
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State True or False.
xi. Seismic zone map once prepared should never be revised.
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Masonry buildings are considered as brittle structures.
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Dec 2016 Masonry building are brittle structure.
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May 2007 The masonry buildings are considered as brittle structure.
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Gable band is provided in buildings having straight roofs.
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Soft storeys are desirable in earthquake resistant structures.
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In beam column theory, beam should be stronger than column.
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any six questions.
a. Define ‘magnitude’ and ‘intensity’ of an earthquake. What is the relation between them?
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What is seismic zoning mapping? What is its importance?
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May 2019 What is seismic zoning mapping? What is its importance?
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May 2016 What is seismic zone mapping? What is its importance?
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May 2015 What is seismic zone mapping?
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Write short note on various factors responsible for seismic performance of masonry buildings.
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Dec 2017
Explain the important factors contributing towards low seismic efficiency of masonry building.
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May 2015 Explain important factors contributing towards low seismic efficiency of masonry buildings.
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What are ‘seismic bands ‘and ‘seismic belts’?
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Write short notes on ‘Seismograph’ and Seismogram’
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May 2020 Write short note on Seismograph.
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May 2020 Write short note on Seismogram.
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Dec 2016 Give a short note on seismograph with diagram.
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What is the role of Shear Wall in R.C.C. building? What are the various causes of damages in shear wall?
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May 2020 What is role of shear walls in RCC building?
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Dec 2016 What is role of shear walls in RCC building?
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What is the role of longitudinal steel and lateral ties in columns?
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Discuss ‘Rehabilitation’ process
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May 2019 Briefly explain ‘Rehabilitation’ process.
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What is In-plane failure of wall? Write down its causes and characteristics.
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Define ‘Ponding effect’ and ‘Soft storey’.
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May 2020 Define \'Ponding effect\'.
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May 2019 Define ‘Floating column’ and ‘Ponding effect’.
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SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain “Seismic Waves” in detail along with its types and characteristics.
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Write down general principles and guidelines adopted in construction as per IS: 4326:1993-Code of practice.
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What is “Irregularity “. Explain vertical irregularity of building in detail.
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Define Retrofitting. Write down it detail the different methods of retrofitting adopted for RCC structures.
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May 2021 Explain in detail the techniques and methods used in retrofitting the RCC structures.
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May 2019 Define Retrofitting. Write down it detail the different methods of retrofitting adopted for masonry structures.
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What is Disaster Management? Briefly explain its different phases.
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May 2021 What is disaster management?
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May 2021 Explain disaster management cycle.
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May 2020 What is Disaster Management? Explain the different steps of Rescue plan.
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May 2019 What is Disaster Management? Explain the different steps of Rescue plan.
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May 2016 What is disaster management?
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Dec 2016 What is disaster management? Explain rehabilitation.
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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.