39.8 - Practical Implementation – Case Studies and Observations
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Practice Questions
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What is ductility?
💡 Hint: Think of how materials can stretch or bend.
Explain the importance of ductile detailing in earthquake-resistant design.
💡 Hint: Consider why some buildings perform better during earthquakes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was a significant outcome of the Bhuj earthquake for RC structures?
💡 Hint: Consider which types of designs proved resilient.
True or False: Soft storeys can enhance a building's stability during earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Think about support and structural integrity.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a building plan with soft storey and propose redesign strategies that comply with IS 4326.
💡 Hint: Focus on reinforcing weaknesses identified in soft-storey analysis.
Considering the lessons from both the Bhuj and Nepal earthquakes, draft an action plan for retrofitting an existing building.
💡 Hint: Think about integrating current codes with structural enhancements.
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