44.3. Structural Configuration

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does redundancy in structural design refer to?

   Hint

   Think about what happens if one path fails.

2. 2.

   Why is ductility important in structural components?

   Hint

   Consider how materials behave under stress.

3. 3.

   What is redundancy in structural design?

   • A single load path
   • Multiple load paths
   • No load paths

   Hint

   Consider the impact of one path failing.

4. 4.

   True or False: Ductility means a structure can bend during an earthquake without breaking.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of rubber versus glass.

5. 5.

   Consider a hypothetical building with uneven mass distribution. Analyze how this could lead to torsional vibrations during an earthquake.

   Hint

   Compare with balanced versus unbalanced forces in mechanics.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how implementing IS 13920 guidelines may affect the lifespan of a structure designed for seismic resistance.

   Hint

   Think about long-term versus short-term structural stability.