32.7.3 - Ductility and Energy Dissipation
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What is ductility in structures?
💡 Hint: Think about flexibility under stress.
Define plastic hinge.
💡 Hint: Consider where deformation occurs during stress.
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What does ductility allow a structure to do during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures react under dynamic loads.
True or False: Ductility demand is the maximum deformation a structure can handle.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definitions of demand versus capacity.
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A building is constructed with ductility demand estimated at 3% deformation. Given that the designer aimed for a capacity of 2%, discuss the implications for structural safety.
💡 Hint: Examine what happens when demand exceeds capacity.
Evaluate the following structural design principles for enhancing ductility: material choice, hinge placement, and stiffness distribution. Which holds the most critical role in energy dissipation?
💡 Hint: Think about how each factor contributes to overall performance.
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