IS 1893 (India)

Plain Definition: India’s national standard for earthquake-resistant design of structures.

Technical Description: IS 1893:2016 specifies seismic zones in India and provides methods for computing base shear, importance factors, and response spectra.

Use in Design: Used in India for designing earthquake-resistant buildings, bridges, and industrial structures.

Meta Title: IS 1893 Seismic Code | Indian Earthquake Design Standard

Meta Description: Explore IS 1893, India’s seismic design standard for structural safety during earthquakes.

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