Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-K) 2010 B.Arch Architecture Disaster Resistant Building and Management - Question Paper
End-Autumn Semester Examination(2010-2011)
Dept. of Architecture & Regional Planning
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Sub. No: AR52007 Sub. Name: Disaster Resistant Building and Management
Time: three hours Full Marks: 100
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR End-Autumn Semester Examination - 2010-2011
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Date 22 November 2010 (AN) Course 5th year B. Arch Subject Disaster Resistant Building and Management Subject No. : AR52007 Department : Architecture & Regional Planning |
Time : 3 hrs Total Marks : 100 No. of Students : 24 |
instruction r Answer any Four (4) questions
Answers should be supported with necessary illustrations
Q.1 Suggest effective solutions associated with the appendages in domestic, commercial buildings, critically evaluating various components and their vulnerability, degree of hazards and damages, during earthquake. [25]
Q.2 Enumerate on the causes of Tsunami, its formation, and the nature of hazards and damages to the buildings and people. Highlight the planning and architectural solutions to minimize damages when tsunami strikes. [25]
Q3. Discuss any two (2) of the following natural hazards with due consideration to
a) Cloud burst and Flood
b) Cyclone and Tornado
c) Avalanch and Volcano
Q4. Discuss any two (2) of the following man-made hazards, with due
a) Mine collapse and Drought
b) Stampede and Terrorist attack
c) Fire and Gas tragedy
Q5. What are the characteristics of Landslide and its occurrence ? Enumerate various classifications of landslides with due references to the nature and degree of hazards, and design solutions. [25]
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