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  Lessons for Residents for DISASTER PREPAREDNESS for earthquake prone ares

Posted by: nayana singh
08-21-2014, 07:05 AM
Forum: Architecture
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The residents are the most effected in any disaster. Most of the losses are due to ignorance about the precautionary aspects of the disasters. Following provides only a checklist for preparedness against major types of the disasters and should be used as a part of awareness program:

Tips of rescue and precaution for EARTHQUAKE Prone Areas


Things to Do DURING an Earthquake

• Keep yourself calm and others calm
• If you are inside a building-
• Do not rush to the gate or exit
• Do not use lifts
• Keep away from windows/glass panes
• Keep away from loose furniture and tall independent structures such as chimneys etc.
• Protect by standing/sitting under a lintel of a door, in a corner of the building or under a strong table or even under a bed
• If you are on the street-
• Walk towards a open space
• Do not run or wander on the streets
• Keep away from buildings, specially tall and old
• Keep away from electric poles/wires
• Keep away from slopes.
• Keep away from lone standing walls
• If you are driving-
• Stop the vehicle away from buildings, electric wires, walls
• Remain sitting in the vehicle

Things to Do AFTER the earthquake
• Keep calm and follow to the instructions passed on the TV/ radio
• Be prepared for the aftershocks.
• Turn off the water, gas and electricity.
• Do not smoke and light matches. Do not switch on the light as it may light the leaking gas.
• Use only torchlight.
• Try to put off the fire/call a fire brigade.
• Do not move injured people unless their life is in danger.
• Immediately clean the inflammable product that might have spilled over-alcohol, paint etc.
• Do not rush to the debris to rescue the buried as it may worsen the situation.
• Be careful of the loose and fallen electric wires
• Do not drink water directly from open containers without examining and filtering the same.
• Eating light food shall help in reducing the tension.
• While leaving the house carry only the essentials-water, food, medicines, valuables.
• Do not go near the damaged structures.
• Do not wander around the damaged structures and on road.

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  Lessons for Residents for DISASTER PREPAREDNESS for Flood prone ares

Posted by: nayana singh
08-21-2014, 07:04 AM
Forum: Architecture
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Disaster Preparedness For FLOOD Prone Areas

Do the Following Before the floods:

• Find if you live in a flood prone area.
• Familiarize with the flood warning system of the area.
• Stock the emergency food and medicine especially during the flood prone period.
• Familiarize with the evacuation plan and shelters.
• Familiarize with the emergency communication network, if not available develop one.
• Get the area covered with flood insurance scheme.
• Get the drains and pumping system checked and cleaned especially before the critical periods.
• Develop a clear understanding amongst the helping partners and identify role of each including the alternative arrangements.



Do the Following AFTER the floods:
• Evacuate to the pre-determined /planned evacuation sites.
• Activate the emergency communication network.
• Mobilize institutional help.
• Keep abreast with the warnings as the flood may come again.
• Help the physically handicapped and weak.
• Organize food clothing and emergency medicine.
• Take care to check spread of the epidemic.
• Check the hoarding of food and essential goods.

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  Lessons for TECHNOCRATS for DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Posted by: nayana singh
08-21-2014, 06:57 AM
Forum: Architecture
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PREPAREDNESS FOR DISASTER

Proper education for disaster preparedness is essential especially in the disaster prone areas. Programs are necessary for the following:

Lessons for TECHNOCRATS

• Must utilize the geographical and topographical maps of the area for the land-use planning.

• Must avoid the critical areas for locating buildings.

• Must not exceed the carrying capacity / critical load factors for locating tall or heavy structures.

• Critical slopes and loose slope must be avoided in the hilly areas.

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  DISASTER- A PREVIEW

Posted by: Jitendra Singh
08-20-2014, 11:11 AM
Forum: Architecture
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There is a very fine line between a hazard and disaster. It has been now universally accepted that a ‘Hazard’ becomes a ‘Disaster’ only when it results in the loss of the human life and property. Loss of life and property are important associated aspects of a Disaster, which may be natural and man-made. A natural disaster would be triggered due to natural reasons and in most of the cases is unpredictable or unmanageable.

The disasters may be broadly grouped as i) Hydrological-such as floods, cyclones, deserts etc. ii) Geological-earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides etc. iii) Man-made-explosions- WTC-11th September 2001, fire, miss-use, damages due to lack of maintenance or mis–handling of the structural members of buildings resulting into their collapse etc. iv) Aesthetic-non-compatibility of buildings, garbage dumps, hoarding in front of heritage structures etc.

The projects designed to reduce loss of life, property damage and economic and social disruption caused by natural disasters should be emphasized. The UN resolution proposed following approaches:

1. Shift in emphasis to pre-disaster planning and preparedness
2. Public education
3. Enhancement of organizational strengths and training of specialists.

• Comprehensive national assessment of risks from natural disasters to be integrated in the development plans.
• Mitigation plans to address long term disaster prevention, preparedness and awareness.
• Ready access to global, regional, national and local warning systems.

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  DISASTER Management - Reasons of disasters

Posted by: Jitendra Singh
08-20-2014, 11:07 AM
Forum: Architecture
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Architects make structures that house human being. Estimated life of a building is about 100 years. A building, if not designed and executed properly, may affect the welfare of the persons living in it or around the same. A structure that does not become a hazard to the residents in and around it can largely be avoided by design and taking other preventive exercises and measures.

It is true that ‘every coin has two faces’. The same is true for many of our technological inventions. Electricity for example is an accepted part of life and many developed countries cannot imagine that there would be no electricity because they have forgotten the days when there used to be the load shedding and the supply was not regular. This is also a fact that in such countries where major public activities take place underground, such as tube railways running in three layers under the surface of the ground, if electricity run ventilation system fails, majority of the passengers shall die of suffocation. There are many ‘fires’, within and outside of the buildings that are attributed to ‘electrical faults’, though the ‘fault’ may be in design, execution or misuse. As such electricity while has become an essential part of life may result into hazards leading to disaster. Similar is the case of many other inventions.

We need to take all the precautions in design, follow all the standards developed in recent past and execute the projects with due care and diligence so that the hazardous effects could be minimized. This needs constant reminder that every things of which we have become used to, should not be taken for granted. If it is done, it might result in disaster.

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  Road safety measures for Drivers, vehicles and Pedestrians

Posted by: Shhama Bhatnaggar
08-20-2014, 10:46 AM
Forum: Architecture
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The following road safety measures should be followed by all road users.

For Drivers and vehicles :
• To drive at safe and appropriate speed
• Avoid Night time driving
• Avoid driving between 2am and 6 am and between 2pm and 4 pm
• To be alert and calm
• To leave sufficient distance between them and the vehicle in front
• Slow down while passing schools playground or group of children on pavement
• Should be medically fit
• Have adequate sleep before long driving schedules
• Drive carefully in adverse weather conditions and road conditions
• To have valid driving license
• Obey road signs, traffic rules, wear seat belts
• Not to receive and make phone calls
• Follow lane driving.
• Inform concerned authority or write complain about misleading road signage, poor road lights, inappropriate speed breakers, missing zebra mark, lack of pedestrian facilities. Stop tolerating careless attitude of the different agencies.
• Above all BE INFORMED AWARE AND ACTIVE CITIZEN.
• Vehicles should be fit and all mandatory check done: tyre pressure, lights, wipes windscreen and all fluids level.


For Pedestrians
• Avoid jaywalking
• Use Zebra Crossing or subway to cross the road
• Be Aware of traffic rules and traffic signage

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  Safe Vehicular Journey - factors leading road accidents

Posted by: Shhama Bhatnaggar
08-20-2014, 10:43 AM
Forum: Architecture
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On the roads, the humans and diverse vehicular traffic battle for space and the right of ways.

The other factors leading road accidents are:
• Irresponsible drivers
• Poor Traffic management and lack of observance of traffic rules
• Ill maintained vehicles
• Inadequate road Infrastructure
• Poor Road Signage
• Adverse weather conditions and road conditions
• Ignorant citizens

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  Jawahar Circle Garden Jaipur

Posted by: sumit patni
08-05-2014, 10:58 AM
Forum: Architecture
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The Jawahar Circle Garden is an important destination for visitors to the Pink City of Jaipur in Rajasthan. The garden which boasts of being the biggest circular park in Asia developed on the highway is located on the Jawaharlal Nehru Marg. It covers an astounding area of about 9.81 hectares. The circumference of the park is a whopping 1420 meters and the diameter of the park circle measures 452 meters.

There are several unique features that the park offers including musical fountains, the latest playing equipment, and jogging tracks in concentric circles for fitness enthusiasts. Visitors can also use the kiosks here and enjoy the excellent landscaping and thick plantation that covers the terrain of the garden. The Jawahar Circle Garden is the effort of the Jaipur Development Authority. They have single-handedly created the entire garden and the associated works. There is an entry fee of Rs.10 per person while for foreign tourists the entry fee is Rs.20 per person.
History

The Jawahar Circle Garden was developed in 2009 by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA). The project cost was approximately 17 crores. The civil and horticulture work was also handled by the JDA. There is parking provision provided to accommodate over 200 cars. The other features of the Garden are multiple concentric jogging tracks, walkway, benches, and the popular musical fountain which is installed in a water body bang in center of the garden.

The Musical Fountain

One of the main attractions of the Jawahar Circle Garden, the musical fountain creates 270 different effects. The water level reaches a height of 25 feet. It features about 316 colored lights that can be a visual delight to watch at night. The show starts at 7 PM and is open for 30 minutes every evening. There is a unique TV screen that appears as if it is made of water droplets, like a wall of water spray. It plays the musical videos.

The Jogging Track and Walkway

Developed for those who enjoy jogging, these concentric jogging tracks are unique in design and can accommodate many fitness enthusiasts because of the spacious span. The walkway allows visitors to have a quiet walk around the garden while soaking in the serenity of nature and the spectacular ambiance. There is lots of modern playing equipment for children so that they can enjoy their visit to this amazing garden and have lots of fun on these playthings.

Landscape

The innovatively designed landscape and the excellent plantation make the garden a sight to behold. The creative electrification accentuates the stunning beauty of the garden at night.
Other facilities provided by the JDA include a central plaza, performance platforms, and kiosks.

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  Taj Mahal : in Seven Wonders of the World

Posted by: fdaforum
07-28-2014, 09:30 AM
Forum: Architecture
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The Taj in all the gorgeousness of Oriental splendor is a dream among tombs and a miracle in marble. Here, too, the Eastern love of color runs riot in covering the beautiful marble work of the architect with the inlay of the jeweler who wrought his gems - jasper, bloodstone and agate into scrolls, fretwork and wreaths in the glistening surface of the marble. As a place of pleasure in enchants alike by its perfection of symmetry, beauty of design, and delicacy of decoration. The Taj owes its effect to its layout, with entrance court, great gateway, garden court with pavilions east and west, and the raised open court with the Taj itself in the center flanked by a magnificent mosque on the west and a corresponding hall on the east. It stands by the waters of the Jamuna amidst terraces, canals, lakes nad fountains, and is invested with the solemnity suitable to a mausoleum by the surrounding dark sentinel cypresses.


Reference :
A History of Architecture on the comparative method by SIR Banister Fletcher Page no. 956

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  Taj Mahal Architecture

Posted by: fdaforum
07-28-2014, 09:19 AM
Forum: Architecture
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It is a royal Mausoleum in white marble, placed centrally on a platform 18 ft. high and 315 ft. square, each angle being emphasized by a minaret 133 ft. high. It is symmetrical in plan, being a square of 186 ft. with splayed angles, and has a central dome 80 ft. high of 58 ft. diameter, surmounted by an outer dome nearly 200 ft. above the platform. Around the central dome are two storeyed aisles, each angle having a small dome supported on pillars. The entrance in the center of each face is of the usual recessed type, crowned with a four centered arch set in a square frame. Pierced marble screens in the upper storey admit light, producing a dim and subdued effect.


Reference :
A History of Architecture on the comparative method by SIR Banister Fletcher Page no. 955

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