34.15. Role of Ductility, Redundancy, and Overstrength

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is ductility in the context of structural design?

   Hint

   Think about how materials behave under stress.

2. 2.

   Provide a simple definition of redundancy.

   Hint

   Consider how backup systems work.

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

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

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the concept of backup paths.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.