Practice Maxwell’s Reciprocal Theorem - 4 | Energy Theorem | Mechanics of Deformable Solids
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4 - Maxwell’s Reciprocal Theorem

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does Maxwell’s Reciprocal Theorem state?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between two points in a structure.

Question 2

Easy

What are the key assumptions of the theorem?

💡 Hint: List conditions that must be met for the theorem to be valid.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is Maxwell's Reciprocal Theorem?

  • Deflection at point A equals load at point A
  • Deflection at point A due to load B equals deflection at B due to load A
  • Deflection at point A is always zero

💡 Hint: Think about how forces affect multiple points within a structure.

Question 2

Is linear elasticity a requirement for Maxwell’s theorem?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to materials outside their elastic limits.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A beam with a length of 10 m has point loads of 5 kN at points A and B, located at 3 m and 7 m respectively. Calculate the deflections at points A and B using Maxwell's Reciprocal Theorem.

💡 Hint: Use the formulas for deflection based on point loads and remember to verify that loading conditions are linear.

Question 2

Discuss how Maxwell’s theorem applies when evaluating a statically indeterminate beam subjected to several loads. What additional principles might be involved?

💡 Hint: Think of balance between energy methods and static conditions in analysis.

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