Structural Mitigation — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the effectiveness of structural mitigation measures in India, providing specific examples and discussing the challenges in their implementation. How can the 'Infrastructure-Community-Governance Triangle' framework enhance their success?

Discuss the engineering principles behind earthquake-resistant construction. How do international best practices and India's building codes contribute to disaster-resilient infrastructure planning?

Examine the role of structural mitigation in climate change adaptation, particularly in coastal and flood-prone regions of India. What are the environmental and socio-economic considerations that must be addressed?