14 - Earthquake-Resistant Precast Construction
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of ductile connections in precast construction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a material that bends.
Name one Indian standard code for earthquake-resistant design.
💡 Hint: It's related to seismic design.
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What is the main purpose of ductile connections?
💡 Hint: Focus on energy management during seismic events.
IS 1893 is related to what aspect of construction?
💡 Hint: Think about building safety in earthquakes.
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Design a scenario where a building in a high seismic zone uses ductile connections. Explain the advantages.
💡 Hint: Think about how connections can absorb stress.
Critique the potential downsides of ignoring base isolation in seismic design.
💡 Hint: Consider how seismic forces affect unprotected buildings.
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