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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

MEENAKSHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING


I Cycle Test
V-SEC A&B

Earthquake Resistant Architecture Max Marks = 50

Date: 12.8.14

Answer all questions


Part- A

(5X2 =10)

1. Define Earthquake.
2. What are the types of seismic waves?
3. Define the following.
a) Epicentre
b) Focus
4. What are the seismic zones in India?
5. How do measure the earthquake?

Part B

(2X20 =40)

1. Explain about plate tectonics theory.


2. Explain the methods of prediction of earthquake.

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