39.4 - Ductile Detailing as per IS 13920:2016
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What minimum reinforcement ratio is required for tension steel in beams?
💡 Hint: Remember the balance for the tension steel requirement.
What is the maximum reinforcement percentage allowed in beams?
💡 Hint: Think about structural flexibility.
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What is the primary aim of ductile detailing in RC structures?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of ductility during seismic events.
True or False: The maximum reinforcement steel in beams is 4% of the cross-section.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between stiffness and flexibility.
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Consider a reinforced concrete beam designed without adhering to IS 13920 recommendations. Analyze the potential consequences during a seismic event.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what might happen to flexibility and strength.
Evaluate how confinement reinforcement in columns contributes to overall structural stability during seismic loading.
💡 Hint: Think about the critical regions that bear the most load.
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