34.15.3 - Overstrength
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Define overstrength in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about material variability.
What is brittle failure?
💡 Hint: Consider how different materials react under stress.
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What is overstrength?
💡 Hint: Think about material properties.
Brittle failure occurs...
💡 Hint: How does ductility differ from this concept?
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Propose a design for a seismic-resistant building considering material overstrength. Describe your choices and how they mitigate risks associated with brittle failure.
💡 Hint: Think about historical examples of successes.
Evaluate a building that suffered damage during an earthquake. Discuss the role of overstrength in its design and how it may have prevented a worse outcome.
💡 Hint: Look for references to materials and design choices.
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