Download PTU M.Tech. Civil Engg 3rd Semester 74767 DISASTER REDUCTION and MANAGEMENT Question Paper

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Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 08
M.Tech (Civil Engg. EL-IV) (2016 Batch) (Sem.?3)
DISASTER REDUCTION & MANAGEMENT
Subject Code : MTCE -218
M.Code : 74767
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 100
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
1. Attempt any FIVE questions in all, out of EIGHT questions.
2. Each question carries TWENTY marks.

Q1 (a) Discuss the general philosophies of design of earthquake resistant structures.
(b) Explain the instrumentation and its importance in motion recording and data processing
in earthquake.
Q2 Discuss the different design criteria for earthquake resistant design. Also, contrast between
conventional design approach and the present design approach.
Q3 (a) Assume that you are the incharge of disaster management cell in your district. Discuss
the strategies which you will adopt in improving public awareness.
(b) Explain the different long term disaster preparedness measures.
Q4 a) Explain the various factors which affect the damage of structures.
b) Discuss the various indirect damages due to earthquake disaster.
Q5 Discuss the mitigation measures in respect of the following disasters :
(a) Nuclear radiation
(b) Floods and tsunamis
Q6 Give the structure of National disaster management cell in India. Explain how the
coordination with international agencies is established.
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Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 08
M.Tech (Civil Engg. EL-IV) (2016 Batch) (Sem.?3)
DISASTER REDUCTION & MANAGEMENT
Subject Code : MTCE -218
M.Code : 74767
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 100
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
1. Attempt any FIVE questions in all, out of EIGHT questions.
2. Each question carries TWENTY marks.

Q1 (a) Discuss the general philosophies of design of earthquake resistant structures.
(b) Explain the instrumentation and its importance in motion recording and data processing
in earthquake.
Q2 Discuss the different design criteria for earthquake resistant design. Also, contrast between
conventional design approach and the present design approach.
Q3 (a) Assume that you are the incharge of disaster management cell in your district. Discuss
the strategies which you will adopt in improving public awareness.
(b) Explain the different long term disaster preparedness measures.
Q4 a) Explain the various factors which affect the damage of structures.
b) Discuss the various indirect damages due to earthquake disaster.
Q5 Discuss the mitigation measures in respect of the following disasters :
(a) Nuclear radiation
(b) Floods and tsunamis
Q6 Give the structure of National disaster management cell in India. Explain how the
coordination with international agencies is established.
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Q7 a) Explain the role of NGOs or volunteers in disaster management using the case study of
2018 floods in Kerala.
b) Explain the major precautions to be taken after a major disaster like earthquake?
Q8 Write notes on the following in respect of disaster management
a) Remote sensing and GIS
b) Retrofitting of structures
c) Danger zone restrictions
d) Information management








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