Practice Material Properties - 38.5.1 | 38. Importance of Ductility | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does ductility refer to in materials?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.

Question 2

Easy

Name one material that exhibits high ductility.

💡 Hint: Consider materials used in construction.

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Question 1

What is ductility primarily a measure of?

  • Strength
  • Plastic deformation capacity
  • Weight

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave before failure.

Question 2

True or False: Brittle materials can undergo large deformations before breaking.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of glass versus rubber.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Considering a new bridge design in an earthquake-prone area, explain how you would ensure sufficient ductility.

💡 Hint: Consider each factor discussed in detail.

Question 2

If you had a choice between a short, deep beam or a slender one, which would you choose for seismic applications? Justify your answer.

💡 Hint: Think about how geometry affects performance.

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