38.5.1 - Material Properties
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What does ductility refer to in materials?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.
Name one material that exhibits high ductility.
💡 Hint: Consider materials used in construction.
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What is ductility primarily a measure of?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave before failure.
True or False: Brittle materials can undergo large deformations before breaking.
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of glass versus rubber.
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Considering a new bridge design in an earthquake-prone area, explain how you would ensure sufficient ductility.
💡 Hint: Consider each factor discussed in detail.
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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