34.13.3 - Design Measures
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What should be avoided in structural design for earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about how sudden changes affect stability.
What does ductility refer to in structural elements?
💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility plays a role.
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Why is it important to avoid abrupt changes in stiffness or mass in buildings?
💡 Hint: Consider the structural integrity.
True or False: Adequate ductility allows a structure to sustain significant deformation without collapsing.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.
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Design a building plan that includes at least two dual systems for seismic resilience. Explain the advantages of your chosen systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how one can support the other in times of stress.
Discuss the potential failure of a building that has abrupt changes in stiffness and mass, giving two concrete examples.
💡 Hint: Visualize how load transfers through the structure and where weaknesses may arise.
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