39.15 - Seismic Retrofitting to Improve Ductility
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What does retrofitting mean?
💡 Hint: Think about the modifications made to old structures.
Name one technique used in retrofitting.
💡 Hint: Consider common methods to enhance structures' abilities.
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What is seismic retrofitting?
💡 Hint: Think about how old buildings can be updated for safety.
True or False: FRP wrapping increases the ductility of structural elements.
💡 Hint: Remember its protective function.
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A building constructed in the 1980s didn't account for modern seismic standards. List and describe three retrofitting techniques that would enhance its ductility.
💡 Hint: Think about the modern methods used to enhance older structures.
Evaluate how FRP wrapping can be integrated into the design of an older concrete building and discuss potential challenges.
💡 Hint: Consider the practical steps of applying new materials to older designs.
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