Practice Capacity Design Principles (38.6.4)

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Question 1.
Define capacity design.
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Think about how structures are designed to withstand forces.
Question 2.
What is the strong column-weak beam concept?
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Consider the roles of columns and beams in a structure.
3Question 3.
What is the main goal of capacity design principles?
- To ensure abrupt failures
- To control ductile yielding
- To make structures lighter
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Think about the safety aspects of ductility.
4Question 4.
True or False: Brittle failure typically provides a warning before structural collapse.
- True
- False
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Recall the characteristics of brittle failure.
Question 5.
Design a mock building structure with a focus on implementing capacity design principles. What features would you include?
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Think about the key components discussed in lectures.
Question 6.
Analyze a fictional earthquake scenario where a building with insufficient ductility fails. What could have been done differently with the design?
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Use case studies as a reference for improvements.

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