4.1 - Static Forces
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What defines a static force?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of time and change.
Name one example of a dead load.
💡 Hint: Consider what a structure is made of.
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What type of analysis focuses on forces that remain constant over time?
💡 Hint: Think about what doesn't change.
True or False: Static loads can change rapidly.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of static.
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A building designed for a certain live load experiences an unexpected increase in occupancy. Discuss how this change might impact the static analysis and necessary adjustments.
💡 Hint: Consider how fluctuating occupancy factors into design.
Compare the effects of static forces versus dynamic forces on a structure's stability during a storm. Discuss which may present more challenges.
💡 Hint: Think about how storms can change loads suddenly.
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