1 - Introduction to Beam Deflection
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Practice Questions
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Define deflection.
💡 Hint: Think about how beams bend when weight is applied.
What does Young's modulus represent?
💡 Hint: It describes how much a material stretches or compresses.
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What does the variable 'I' represent in the deflection equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what contributes to a beam's stiffness.
True or False: Deflection is not important for structural analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider why we measure deflection in structures.
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A cantilever beam of length 5 m is subjected to a point load of 300 N at its free end. Calculate the deflection using the known formula.
💡 Hint: Check your units to ensure they are consistent.
A piecewise beam has varying loads. Apply the Moment Area Theorem to find the deflection between two points.
💡 Hint: Draw the M/EI diagram first to visualize the areas.
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