38.6.4. Capacity Design Principles

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define capacity design.

   Hint

   Think about how structures are designed to withstand forces.

2. 2.

   What is the strong column-weak beam concept?

   Hint

   Consider the roles of columns and beams in a structure.

3. 3.

   What is the main goal of capacity design principles?

   • To ensure abrupt failures
   • To control ductile yielding
   • To make structures lighter

   Hint

   Think about the safety aspects of ductility.

4. 4.

   True or False: Brittle failure typically provides a warning before structural collapse.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the characteristics of brittle failure.

5. 5.

   Design a mock building structure with a focus on implementing capacity design principles. What features would you include?

   Hint

   Think about the key components discussed in lectures.

6. 6.

   Analyze a fictional earthquake scenario where a building with insufficient ductility fails. What could have been done differently with the design?

   Hint

   Use case studies as a reference for improvements.