38.6.1 - Proper Design Codes and Seismic Detailing
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Practice Questions
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What is ductility?
💡 Hint: Think of how a material behaves under stress.
Name one design code that is important for seismic detailing.
💡 Hint: Which code was mentioned in class?
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What does IS 13920 focus on?
💡 Hint: Remember the context we discussed regarding codes.
True or False: Proper seismic detailing can prevent all structural failures during earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of forces we can't fully anticipate.
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Critically assess a building design that did not follow IS 13920. What risks does this pose during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider what specific aspects of the code might be lacking.
Design a small structure incorporating the principles of ductility discussed in this section. What features would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about the guidelines from IS 13920.
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