Practice Ductility in Different Structural Systems - 38.10 | 38. Importance of Ductility | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is ductility?

💡 Hint: Think about a material's ability to bend versus break.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of ductility in structures.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an earthquake.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which structural system has the highest ductility?

  • Steel Moment Frames
  • Masonry Structures
  • Braced Frames

💡 Hint: Consider the best performers in earthquakes.

Question 2

True or false: Ductility is only the property of materials.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how different systems react under stress.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario where a new design of a bridge integrates ductility features into its beams and columns. Describe how these features would impact the bridge's performance during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Focus on the roles of specific design features in resisting seismic forces.

Question 2

You are tasked with retrofitting an old masonry building for earthquake resilience. What modifications would you recommend to improve its ductility?

💡 Hint: Think about the weaknesses of masonry structures under seismic loads and how you can address them.

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