41.24 - Case Studies and Code Application Examples
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Practice Questions
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What is ductility in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials respond to stress.
Name one lesson learned from the Bhuj Earthquake.
💡 Hint: Focus on safety enhancements.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What critical factor was demonstrated by the Bhuj Earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps a building survive shaking.
True or False: Unreinforced masonry buildings are less vulnerable than retrofitted structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the support they provide.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a basic plan for retrofitting a soft-story building located in a seismically active zone.
💡 Hint: Consider which adjustments will improve the overall strength.
Analyze the consequences of non-compliance with seismic codes in terms of economic and human costs post-Neal Earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think of the broader impacts beyond just the structures.
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