Practice Definition and Concept of Ductility - 38.1 | 38. Importance of Ductility | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is ductility?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave when stressed.

Question 2

Easy

What is the significance of ductility in construction?

💡 Hint: Consider how different materials react under load.

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Question 1

What defines ductility?

  • A material's ability to fracture easily
  • A material's ability to deform without breaking
  • A material's maximum load capacity

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.

Question 2

True or False: Concrete generally has high ductility.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the behavior of concrete when subjected to stress.

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Question 1

Evaluate a scenario where two buildings, one made of steel and one made of concrete, experience the same seismic forces. Discuss how their ductility differences would affect their performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the ductility properties of both materials.

Question 2

If a certain building has a ductility ratio of 2.5, what does this imply about its ability to handle seismic loads?

💡 Hint: Connect the meaning of the ductility ratio with structural performance.

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