House Building Digest Series

Earthquake Tips

Earthquake Tips Introduction

Earthquake Tip No. 1

What Causes Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip No. 2

How the Ground Shakes?

Earthquake Tip No. 3

What are Magnitude and Intensity?

Earthquake Tip No. 4

Where are Seismic Zones in India?

Earthquake Tip No. 5

What are the Seismic Effects on Structures?

Earthquake Tip No. 6

How Architectural Features Affect Buildings During Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip No. 7

How Buildings Twist During Earthquakes?

Earthquake Tip No. 8

What is the Seismic Design Philosophy for Buildings?

Earthquake Tip No. 9

How to Make Buildings Ductile for Good Seismic Performance?

Earthquake Tip No. 10

How Flexibility of Buildings Affects their Earthquake Response?

Earthquake Tip No. 11

What are the Indian Seismic Codes?

Earthquake Tip No. 12

How Do Brick Masonry Houses Behave During Earthquakes?