Practice IS 13920:2016 – Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures - 38.7.1 | 38. Importance of Ductility | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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38.7.1 - IS 13920:2016 – Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures

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Question 1

Easy

What is ductility in the context of concrete structures?

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings behave during earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

Why is minimum reinforcement important?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if there's not enough material.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of IS 13920:2016 in the context of earthquake resistance?

  • To provide aesthetic design
  • To ensure structural integrity during seismic events
  • To minimize material usage

💡 Hint: Think about the essential properties for buildings in seismic areas.

Question 2

True or False: Higher ductility systems have lower design forces due to their energy-dissipating capacity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What does ductility do during an earthquake?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate a building designed under the IS 13920:2016 code that experienced failure during an earthquake. What could have been done differently in its design?

💡 Hint: Review case studies of buildings that failed in seismic events.

Question 2

Design a simple structural model that incorporates the principles of IS 13920:2016. Include details on reinforcement limits and confinement strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider different materials and configurations that effectively enhance ductility.

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