Earthquake Preparedness for common Man: Structural and Non-Structural By, Sri Jewel Timung, EE, PWD(R), Diphu Divn.
Structural Houses : a.Traditional Houses Tree House, Mud House, Chang Ghar, Assam Type, b. Modern Houses: RCC Type, Modern RCC Buildings ect.
Traditional Tree house of Karbi Anglong
Traditional Chang Ghar of Karbi Anglong (Hemtun)
Mud house of West Bengal and Gujrat
Assam Type House
Assam Type RCC Full wall
Modern Vs Traditional Houses Material Used: Modern HousesTraditional House 1.Brick, Stone1. Bamboo, Wood 2.Cement2. Rope: Cotton, Coconut 3.Steel Rod3. Clay & Cow dung 4.Marble, Tiles4. Grass, Straw etc. 5.Glass, Wire (Cu, Al) 6.Sand
Other Structurs 1.Ring Well 2.Roads 3.Bridges 4.Cow Shed
Non Structural Components 1.Furniture 2.Steel Almirah, Wardrobe, rack, showcase etc. 3.TV, Washing Machine, Computer, Refrigerator. 4.Ceiling Fan, Lights, AC, Water Cooler etc. 5.Flower Tub, Dustbin, Overhead Water Tank, Mobile tower, High tension electric tower & line etc.
General awareness on Building Construction 1.Regarding Cement, Brick and Steel. 2.Regarding sand and stone chips 3.Cement mortar and cement concrete 4.RCC (Reinforce cement concrete) 5.Curing of concrete.
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