34.15.1. Ductility

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define ductility.

   Hint

   Think about how materials behave under stress.

2. 2.

   What is a benefit of ductile detailing?

   Hint

   Focus on energy absorption during events.

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

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

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what redundancy does for structural stability.

5. 5.

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

   Hint

   Consider materials and connection types that enhance ductility.

6. 6.

   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.