38.3 - Ductile vs. Brittle Failure
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary characteristic of ductile failure?
💡 Hint: Think about how much a material can bend before breaking.
Name a common material that exhibits ductile failure.
💡 Hint: Think about construction materials that can bend or twist without breaking.
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What characterizes ductile failure?
💡 Hint: Think about how much a material can bend.
True or False: Brittle failure provides warnings before collapsing.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when brittle materials break.
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A major earthquake causes a ductile structure to deform, but it remains standing, while a nearby brittle structure collapses. Assess the factors that might have influenced this outcome.
💡 Hint: Consider how each material responds under stress.
Design a simple model comparing ductile and brittle materials. Discuss how each would behave in an earthquake scenario.
💡 Hint: Think of how shapes can enhance strength and flexibility.
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