Practice Role of Ductility, Redundancy, and Overstrength - 34.15 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.15 - Role of Ductility, Redundancy, and Overstrength

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is ductility in the context of structural design?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.

Question 2

Easy

Provide a simple definition of redundancy.

💡 Hint: Consider how backup systems work.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is ductility?

  • A) The ability to conduct electricity
  • B) The ability to undergo significant deformation without strength loss
  • C) The characteristic of being rigid

💡 Hint: Think about flexibility in materials during earthquakes.

Question 2

True or False: Redundancy in structural design prevents progressive collapse.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the concept of backup paths.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a small residential building that emphasizes ductility and redundancy. Outline your choices for materials and structural systems.

💡 Hint: Think about common earthquake-resistant designs.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where a building with low redundancy experiences a localized failure. Discuss potential risks and propose how to mitigate such failures in future designs.

💡 Hint: Consider how failure in one area impacts the rest of the structure.

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