Practice Capacity Design Principles in IS 13920 - 32.8.4 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.8.4 - Capacity Design Principles in IS 13920

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the 'strong column-weak beam' philosophy mean?

💡 Hint: Think about which part of a structure should remain standing.

Question 2

Easy

Why is ductility important in seismic design?

💡 Hint: Consider how materials respond under stress.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of the strong column-weak beam philosophy?

  • To ensure beams are the strongest part.
  • To prevent columns from yielding.
  • To design buildings that can absorb seismic energy.

💡 Hint: What part of the structure absorbs energy during an earthquake?

Question 2

True or False: Detailing enhances the ductility of reinforcing elements.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What does good detailing aim to maintain during seismic events?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple framework where you apply the strong column-weak beam philosophy. Explain your design choices and detailing approaches.

💡 Hint: Think critically about load paths and how your design would behave during a seismic event.

Question 2

Critique a real-world structure (e.g., a local building) based on the principles of IS 13920. Are its beams designed to be weaker than its columns? Justify your assessment.

💡 Hint: Consider the overall safety and performance during potential seismic loads.

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