Practice Confinement of Concrete in Critical Regions - 39.13 | 39. Methods of Introducing Ductility into RC Structures – Design Methodology (IS 1893, IS 13920 and IS 4326) | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of concrete confinement?

💡 Hint: Think of areas in a building that might be under stress.

Question 2

Easy

Name one critical zone where confinement is necessary.

💡 Hint: Consider the parts of the structure that might flex during an earthquake.

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Question 1

What is the main goal of confinement in concrete?

  • To decrease strength
  • To enhance ductility
  • To simplify design
  • To increase weight

💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of ductility in seismic situations.

Question 2

True or False: Confining only the middle sections of columns is sufficient.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Where do you think the most stress occurs in a concrete structure?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a beam with appropriate reinforcement at its ends, including calculations for confinement requirements based on IS 13920 guidelines.

💡 Hint: Refer to the provisions for hoops and ties in the guidelines.

Question 2

Evaluate the benefits of using spiral vs. tied reinforcement in a column subjected to seismic loads, providing a comparison of the two.

💡 Hint: Consider how continuity impacts structural performance.

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