Practice Use Of Ductile Materials (38.6.2) - Importance of Ductility - Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3

Practice: Use of Ductile Materials

Lesson 38.6.2Importance of Ductility

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Question 1.
What does ductility refer to?
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Think about how materials behave when you apply stress to them.
Question 2.
Name a ductile material.
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Consider materials used in construction.
3Question 3.
What is ductility?
- The ability to fracture easily
- The ability to undergo plastic deformation
- The ability to resist heat
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Think about how materials perform under stress.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ductile materials can cause sudden building collapse during an earthquake.
- True
- False
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Recall the characteristics of ductility.
Question 5.
A new high-rise building is being designed in a seismic zone. Discuss the materials and methods that should be used to enhance ductility. Consider factors such as reinforcement types and design codes.
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Think about how different materials can help absorb energy.
Question 6.
Evaluate a hypothetical structure made with only brittle materials in a seismic area. What would be the likely consequences during an earthquake?
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Consider the comparison between ductile and brittle failures.

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