Earthquake Preparedness for common Man: Structural and Non-

Structural

By,Sri Jewel Timung,

EE, PWD(R), Diphu Divn.

StructuralHouses :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 Houses Traditional House

1.Brick, Stone 1. Bamboo, Wood

2.Cement 2. Rope: Cotton, Coconut

3.Steel Rod 3. Clay & Cow dung

4.Marble, Tiles 4. Grass, Straw etc.

5.Glass, Wire (Cu, Al)

6.Sand

Other Structurs

1. Ring Well2. Roads3. Bridges4. Cow Shed

Non Structural Components

1. Furniture2. 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 chips3. Cement mortar and cement concrete 4. RCC (Reinforce cement concrete) 5. Curing of concrete.

Thank You