38.4.2 - Structural or System Ductility
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What is structural ductility?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures behave under stress.
Name one material known for high ductility.
💡 Hint: Consider metals commonly used in construction.
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What best describes structural ductility?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the whole structure's performance.
True or False: Steel is more ductile than concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about how these materials behave under stress.
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Given a building design with rigid joints, suggest methods to improve its ductility without altering the entire structure.
💡 Hint: Think about modern techniques for enhancing structure flexibility.
Evaluate the impact of poor detailing on a building's performance during an earthquake, providing historical examples.
💡 Hint: Consider famous disasters and their structural flaws.
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