32.9.4 - Progressive Collapse and Redundancy
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What is progressive collapse?
💡 Hint: Think about how one failure can affect an entire structure.
Define redundancy in structural terms.
💡 Hint: What happens when a load-bearing element fails?
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What is progressive collapse?
💡 Hint: Consider the chain reaction.
True or False: Redundant designs minimize risks during disasters.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when one support fails.
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Analyze a structural design lacking redundancy. How might it perform under seismic stress, and what failures could arise?
💡 Hint: Consider how many paths there are for forces to travel and where weaknesses might lie.
Propose a design for a small office building that incorporates redundancy. Detail how you would implement it and the expected benefits.
💡 Hint: Think about what helps stabilize a structure when some parts weaken.
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