Practice Static Structural Analysis - 4.1.4 | 4. Difference Between Static Forces and Dynamic Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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Static Structural Analysis

4.1.4 - Static Structural Analysis

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Question 1 Easy

Define static forces.

💡 Hint: Consider forces that don't fluctuate quickly.

Question 2 Easy

Provide an example of a static load.

💡 Hint: Think about what your building is made of.

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Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of static forces?

They vary rapidly over time
They are time-invariant
They involve significant inertia effects

💡 Hint: Think about how static forces behave in terms of time.

Question 2

True or False: Static structural analysis ignores inertia effects.

True
False

💡 Hint: What do we assume when performing static analysis?

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Challenge 1 Hard

A cylindrical water tank weighs 50,000 N and is supported by a structure. Calculate the internal shear force required if the tank is half filled, assuming the center of gravity is at half the height.

💡 Hint: Consider how forces distribute across the structure.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a small structure to demonstrate the reliability of static loads. Create a sketch showing how static loads will be supported, detailing the load distribution.

💡 Hint: Focus on how the structure holds up under various loads.

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