Practice Reinforcement Detailing - 38.5.3 | 38. Importance of Ductility | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is anchorage and why is it important?

💡 Hint: Think about how rebars interact with concrete during forces.

Question 2

Easy

Define development length.

💡 Hint: What happens if this length is insufficient?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of anchorage in reinforcement detailing?

  • To increase aesthetic appeal.
  • To secure rebar and prevent pull-out.
  • To reduce cost of construction.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if rebar isn't properly attached.

Question 2

True or False: Adequate stirrup spacing can improve the ductility of columns.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how stirrups function within concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a concrete beam with rebars placed according to substandard anchorage practices, predict the failure mode during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Look into case studies of buildings with inadequate anchorage.

Question 2

Design a stirrup spacing plan for a critical seismic zone structure. Discuss how your choices improve ductility.

💡 Hint: Refer back to reinforcement design codes for guidelines.

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