IDEAS for EARTHQUAKE MODELS

You can make models on the following topics:

1) PRESENTING SOFT STORY BUILDINGS

- Use of glasses on first story, shutter, no infill wall etc.
- Showing the cantilever house models

2) RETROFITTING TECHNIQUES

-All the retrofitting techniques are in the following chart:

- All the above techniques can be shown with the help of Thermocoat and Wires.

- Study in all the topics in detail so that u can explain properly though the model is not very good

3) HERITAGE ANALYSIS 

- Model presentation of different heritages like Dharahara, Nyatapole, Durbar Squares etc.
- Research on the foundation, mortar used, and the comparison of two heritages
( Eg. Dharahara Vs Nyatapole )
- Simple Thermocoat model with SAP model analysis is highly appreciated

4) RESEARCHED BASED TOPICS 

- Soil test results of different places of Kathmandu
( Use spring to show different rates of vibration at different soil )


- Why soil test is important for High rise building ?

5) SOME FAMILIAR TOPICS 

- Damping 

• Use of rubber pads on the base of model
• Use of bamboo under the model ( Village practices )
• Use of mass damper at the top of steel frame esp in high rise building (see fig) 

- Use of reinforcement 

• Steel reinforcement ( Use rods)
• Bamboo reinforcement ( Use bamboo and mud/cement)
• Wood reinforcement ( Use bamboo and mud)

- Showing building parts and its significance during earthquake 

• Foundation and types
• Bands used on wall ( Plinth, Sill, Lintel, Corner protecting, Roof, Gable etc.)
• Uses of different roofs
• Types of walls

 - Liquefaction

• Use of sand and water to demonstrate the liquefaction 
• Present model on Sinkhole formation similarly 

- Other 

• Wave propagation 
• Water tanks on the top of building or underground ( Model with analysis)
• Simple earthquake resistant building with municipal map presentation 

6) RECONSTRUCTION MODELS PRESCRIBED BY GOVERNMENT 

In this topic, you can make 2-3 models of the houses  like 

- Stone masonry in Mud mortar ( 1 Story)

- Brick/Cement masonry in mud mortar ( 1 Story ) 

- Stone masonry in Cement mortar ( 2 Story)

( Use thermocoat to make simple models) 

Beside these, you can show the house models by printing in paper.

Description

Required Documents for processing in municipality

Foundation 

Width, Use of materials ,Reinforcement placement and size of reinforcement 

Plinth Band/ Sill Band/ Lintel Band/ Corner Protecting Band/ Roof Band 

Height of band, materials used, reinforcement size and placement 

How bands helps in earthquake ? 

Walls 

Types ( interior and exterior) , Width ( different for multiple stories), Constructional procedures

Roof

Roof joints, Materials used ( woods, steel truss etc.) 

Grab all these information from the following two documents:

1) House model VOLUME I

2) House model VOUME  2 

So, these are few things you can present as a model in earthquake day. There are so many ideas but what I suggest is pick one topic and study in it properly, then only make simple and attractive model.