38.9 - Examples of Ductile vs. Non-Ductile Behavior in Earthquakes
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What is ductility?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.
Give an example of brittle failure.
💡 Hint: Consider events where no warning occurs before failure.
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What is a primary consequence of low ductility in structures during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when structures cannot bend.
True or False: Ductility allows buildings to twist and deform without breaking.
💡 Hint: Think about how flexible materials behave.
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Design a building that incorporates high ductility features for an earthquake-prone area. What materials and techniques would you use?
💡 Hint: Think about energy dissipation methods.
Evaluate the lessons learned from the Bhuj and Nepal earthquakes regarding ductile design.
💡 Hint: Focus on design improvements for future structures.
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