Practice Use of Ductile Materials - 38.6.2 | 38. Importance of Ductility | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does ductility refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave when you apply stress to them.

Question 2

Easy

Name a ductile material.

💡 Hint: Consider materials used in construction.

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Question 1

What is ductility?

  • The ability to fracture easily
  • The ability to undergo plastic deformation
  • The ability to resist heat

💡 Hint: Think about how materials perform under stress.

Question 2

True or False: Ductile materials can cause sudden building collapse during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of ductility.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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