(Continued from last week …)
Ductility, or the ability of the structure to have vital reinforcing components deform but not break, is an approach that 21st Century structure design implements to increase seismic resistance. Ductility is vital where local building regulations cover seismic activity. The correct applications of seismic codes should help any structure to endure strong earthquakes without structure collapse; endure moderate earthquakes without significant structural damage; and endure small earthquakes with no damage at all.
(to be continued next week …)
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