39.16 - Recent Advances in Ductile Design of RC Structures
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What is High-Performance Concrete (HPC)?
💡 Hint: Think about how it's different from conventional concrete.
What is a core benefit of Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC)?
💡 Hint: Consider how it simplifies the pouring process.
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What does HPC stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall the main focus is on performance and strength.
True or False: Self-Consolidating Concrete requires mechanical vibration for setting.
💡 Hint: Remember the property of SCC that aids its usability.
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Discuss how integrating HPC and BIM in the design of a high-rise building can affect its performance during a seismic event. Include potential benefits and drawbacks.
💡 Hint: Consider how both innovations contribute to resilience in a high-stress environment.
Evaluate the impact of ECC in bridge design under high tensile stress during an earthquake. How does it compare with traditional materials?
💡 Hint: Think about how traditional materials respond differently to seismic forces compared to ECC.
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