Practice Role of Ductility in Earthquake Resistance - 38.2 | 38. Importance of Ductility | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define ductility.

💡 Hint: Think about how materials bend before breaking.

Question 2

Easy

What is a seismic load?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to buildings during quakes.

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of ductility in earthquake-resistant design?

  • Sudden failure
  • Energy dissipation
  • Increased strength

💡 Hint: Consider how structures respond to forces during a quake.

Question 2

True or False: Ductility refers to a material's ability to resist breaking without significant deformation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition we discussed earlier.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the implications of inadequate ductility in a structure during an earthquake. What strategic design modifications could enhance ductility?

💡 Hint: Think about both material choices and structural designs.

Question 2

Evaluate a historical earthquake event where ductility played a critical role in performance. What lessons can engineers learn from this?

💡 Hint: Focus on specific structural designs that contributed to the outcomes.

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