Practice Structural Redundancy (38.5.6) - Importance of Ductility - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What is structural redundancy?
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Think about how loads are distributed in buildings.
Question 2.
How does redundancy relate to ductility?
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Consider what happens when one part of a structure fails.
3Question 3.
What does structural redundancy primarily improve in a structure?
- Cost
- Aesthetics
- Safety
- Durability
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Think about what a backup does.
4Question 4.
Does higher ductility mean a material can handle sudden loads better?
- True
- False
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Consider the flexibility of the material.
Question 5.
Design a small structure incorporating at least three forms of redundancy. Explain how each contributes to safety.
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Think creatively about what kinds of structural features can work together.
Question 6.
Evaluate the structural design of a building that experienced significant earthquake damage. What modifications would you suggest to improve redundancy?
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Research the building and its original design limitations.

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