2.1 - Structural Elements
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Practice Questions
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What are the two types of precast concrete beams?
💡 Hint: Think about how they are reinforced.
What role do columns play in a building's structure?
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if they were removed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of precast beam improves tensile strength?
💡 Hint: Think about what prestressing means.
True or False: Hollow core slabs have reinforced steel.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'hollow core' implies.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a floor plan for a small multi-floor building using solid slabs and precast staircases. Explain your design decisions related to material efficiency.
💡 Hint: Focus on the balance between strength and weight.
Evaluate a given scenario where a building underwent seismic forces. Discuss the implications for beam and column design.
💡 Hint: Think about the engineering principles behind load resistance.
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