38.5.5 - Load Reversal Behavior
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What is load reversal behavior?
💡 Hint: Think about loads that change direction.
Name one advantage of ductility in structures.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an earthquake.
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What is the primary concern of load reversal behavior?
💡 Hint: Focus on the nature of load changes.
True or False: High ductility structures can suddenly fail under seismic loading.
💡 Hint: Think about what ductility allows a structure to do.
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Design a ductile connection for a beam-column assembly that will undergo cyclic loading. What materials and configurations would you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about materials known for strength and flexibility.
Analyze a hypothetical building that suffered from poor load reversal behavior during an earthquake. What specific changes in detail would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what joints or connections might have failed.
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