38.2 - Role of Ductility in Earthquake Resistance
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Define ductility.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials bend before breaking.
What is a seismic load?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to buildings during quakes.
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What is the primary benefit of ductility in earthquake-resistant design?
💡 Hint: Consider how structures respond to forces during a quake.
True or False: Ductility refers to a material's ability to resist breaking without significant deformation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition we discussed earlier.
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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.
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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