Practice Material Properties (38.5.1) - Importance of Ductility - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What does ductility refer to in materials?
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Think about how materials behave under stress.
Question 2.
Name one material that exhibits high ductility.
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Consider materials used in construction.
3Question 3.
What is ductility primarily a measure of?
- Strength
- Plastic deformation capacity
- Weight
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Think about how materials behave before failure.
4Question 4.
True or False: Brittle materials can undergo large deformations before breaking.
- True
- False
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Consider the behavior of glass versus rubber.
Question 5.
Considering a new bridge design in an earthquake-prone area, explain how you would ensure sufficient ductility.
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Consider each factor discussed in detail.
Question 6.
If you had a choice between a short, deep beam or a slender one, which would you choose for seismic applications? Justify your answer.
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Think about how geometry affects performance.

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