5.8 .Earthquake

Figure 137 Earthquake map from January 2017 to ocotber 2020 Ladakh is situated between two plates divided into different Himalayan ranges. For past years some changes are happening in the Himalayan ranges as the plates are changing their fault’s direc-

tion and being prone zone for earthquakes. A similar pattern is seen in the Nepal earthquake that

occurred in 2015, it was believed such a catastrophic event would never occur in Nepal. A similar

pattern and myth in Ladakh are rumored for centuries. Recent data from seismic.gov shows that

in past one year Leh has witnessed a magnitude range of 1.5- 7. The epicenter of the earthquake is

about 360km and was felt 90 km northeast of Leh city.

Uneven distribution may change the center of mass outside of the geometric center that causes torsion. Symmetrical and balanced design can control torsion in a manageable range.

Damping is the rate at which natural vibrations are absorbed. Ductility is the characteristic of a material to bend or deform at a considerable point.

Strenght and Stiffness depend on the amount of resistance of a material by applied forces within a safe limit.

Building configuration of a building is vital because its size and shape can determine the distribution of seismic forces throughout the building.