Practice Ductility - 34.15.1 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.15.1 - Ductility

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define ductility.

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.

Question 2

Easy

What is a benefit of ductile detailing?

💡 Hint: Focus on energy absorption during events.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does ductility enable in a structure during an earthquake?

  • Collapse without warning
  • Absorb and dissipate energy
  • Increase rigidity

💡 Hint: Remember how ductility relates to energy management in structures.

Question 2

True or False: Redundancy in structures means relying on a single load path.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what redundancy does for structural stability.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a hypothetical structure using ductility principles. Explain how it would perform during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Consider materials and connection types that enhance ductility.

Question 2

Evaluate the effects of overstrength in a building’s design. How would you mitigate any associated risks?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how balancing materials can prevent all-or-nothing failures.

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