39.2 - Sources of Ductility in RC Structures
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Practice Questions
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What is material ductility?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.
Why is structural ductility important?
💡 Hint: Consider how beams and columns need to interact.
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What is meant by material ductility in terms of structural capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.
True or False: Structural redundancy contributes negatively to system ductility.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how systems support one another.
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Analyze a failed bridge due to poor material selection. What could have been done differently to enhance ductility?
💡 Hint: Consider material choices and engineering principles.
Design a simple framework that includes elements to improve structural ductility. Explain your design choices.
💡 Hint: Focus on how different elements support each other in deformations.
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