38.6.2 - Use of Ductile Materials
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What does ductility refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave when you apply stress to them.
Name a ductile material.
💡 Hint: Consider materials used in construction.
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What is ductility?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials perform under stress.
True or False: Ductile materials can cause sudden building collapse during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of ductility.
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A new high-rise building is being designed in a seismic zone. Discuss the materials and methods that should be used to enhance ductility. Consider factors such as reinforcement types and design codes.
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials can help absorb energy.
Evaluate a hypothetical structure made with only brittle materials in a seismic area. What would be the likely consequences during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider the comparison between ductile and brittle failures.
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