Structural Mitigation — Prelims Questions

Which of the following is NOT a structural mitigation measure for natural disasters?

Consider the following statements regarding earthquake-resistant construction techniques: 1. Base isolation involves separating the building's foundation from the ground using flexible bearings. 2. Ductile detailing ensures that structural elements deform significantly before brittle failure. 3. Tuned mass dampers are primarily used to increase the rigidity of a structure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following Indian Standards (IS codes) is primarily associated with the criteria for earthquake-resistant design of structures?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Delta Works : Flood Control : Netherlands 2. Kosi Embankment : Landslide Prevention : India 3. Cyclone Shelters : Tsunami Mitigation : Odisha Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Infrastructure-Community-Governance Triangle' in the context of structural mitigation?