4.1.2 - Characteristics
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Define static forces.
💡 Hint: Think about forces that do not change rapidly.
What characteristic allows us to predict the behavior of structures under static loads?
💡 Hint: Look for the term used to describe things that do not change.
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Static forces are characterized as:
💡 Hint: Think about which option reflects stability.
True or False: In static analysis, inertial effects are always significant.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of static forces.
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A structural beam is subjected to a steady static load that weighs 5000 N. If the beam deforms by 0.01 meters, calculate the modulus of elasticity of the beam material if the beam's cross-sectional area is 0.1 m².
💡 Hint: Assess how stress relates circumstantially to the provided values.
Consider a tall building designed to withstand static forces but later subjected to dynamic stresses of an earthquake. Describe how the building's static design might fail during dynamic loading and propose a modification to improve resilience.
💡 Hint: Consider modifications that accommodate both static and dynamic influences on the building.
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