Practice Structural Redundancy - 38.5.6 | 38. Importance of Ductility | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is structural redundancy?

💡 Hint: Think about how loads are distributed in buildings.

Question 2

Easy

How does redundancy relate to ductility?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when one part of a structure fails.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does structural redundancy primarily improve in a structure?

  • Cost
  • Aesthetics
  • Safety
  • Durability

💡 Hint: Think about what a backup does.

Question 2

Does higher ductility mean a material can handle sudden loads better?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility of the material.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a small structure incorporating at least three forms of redundancy. Explain how each contributes to safety.

💡 Hint: Think creatively about what kinds of structural features can work together.

Question 2

Evaluate the structural design of a building that experienced significant earthquake damage. What modifications would you suggest to improve redundancy?

💡 Hint: Research the building and its original design limitations.

Challenge and get performance evaluation