3 - Castigliano’s Theorems
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What is the relationship described by Castigliano's First Theorem?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy changes when forces are applied.
Define strain energy in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a material is stretched or compressed.
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What does Castigliano’s First Theorem calculate?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the theorem is specifically concerned with.
True or False: Fictitious forces are used to make calculations simpler in redundant structures.
💡 Hint: Remember how these forces aid in simplifying the analysis.
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Using Castigliano's First Theorem, calculate deflection for a cantilever beam with a point load at its free end. Assume L = 5 m, E = 200 GPa, I = 5 x 10⁻⁶ m⁴.
💡 Hint: Ensure to convert units appropriately when substituting.
Consider a complex truss with multiple members subjected to external loads. Apply Castigliano's Second Theorem and outline the steps to compute deflections without solving directly using basic equilibrium.
💡 Hint: Breaking the problem into smaller parts will make it easier.
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