2.2 - Elastic Modulus
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Practice Questions
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What is the Young's modulus of aluminum?
💡 Hint: Recall the comparison with steel.
How does aluminum's low elastic modulus affect its use in construction?
💡 Hint: Think about materials in structural applications.
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What is the Young's modulus of aluminum?
💡 Hint: It's the same as the one discussed when comparing with steel.
True or false: Aluminum deflects less than steel.
💡 Hint: Think about how flexibility relates to stiffness.
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Given a structural aluminum beam with a specific length and load, calculate the expected deflection based on its Young's modulus.
💡 Hint: Understanding the variables will guide you in applying the formula correctly.
Discuss the design considerations when selecting aluminum based on its elastic properties for a bridge versus a high-rise building.
💡 Hint: Think about what might happen under load in different scenarios.
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