Practice - Confinement of Critical Zones
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Practice Questions
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What is confinement in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how we support weak areas.
Name one type of critical zone.
💡 Hint: Think about where two structural elements meet.
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What is the primary purpose of confining critical zones?
💡 Hint: Consider what ductility means in seismic scenarios.
True or False: Closed ties are used to weaken critical zones.
💡 Hint: Recall the support roles of ties in structures.
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Challenge Problems
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Identify a structure in your area that you believe has adequate confinement techniques. Discuss its design and how it prevents failure during seismic events.
💡 Hint: Look for buildings that have survived during earthquakes.
Consider a case study of a building that collapsed during an earthquake due to poor confinement. Analyze the failure points and suggest how the design could have been improved.
💡 Hint: Research past earthquakes and find examples of structural failures.
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