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What is a plastic hinge?
Think about where in the structure flexibility is needed.
Why is ductility important in seismic design?
Consider what happens to buildings during earthquakes.
What are plastic hinges primarily used for?
Focus on their function during earthquakes.
True or False: Plastic hinges can form in both beams and columns.
Think about where you want failure to occur.
Propose a design for a multi-story building that incorporates plastic hinges effectively. Explain your reasoning for hinge placement and overstrength considerations.
Think about structural locations under stress during an earthquake.
Analyze a failed structure where plastic hinges were misplaced. What design flaws might have led to this failure, and how would you rectify them?
Consider common mistakes in hinge design.
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