4 - Importance of traction
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Practice Questions
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What is traction?
💡 Hint: Remember it is related to forces acting on surfaces.
What happens if traction exceeds the threshold value?
💡 Hint: Think about structural limits.
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What does traction represent in solid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how force distributes over a surface.
True or False: If traction is below the threshold value, failure is guaranteed.
💡 Hint: Consider how traction relates to safety in structures.
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You’re designing a high-rise building. Explain the importance of understanding traction thresholds and how they may affect your design choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of wind or other loads.
Analyze how failure probability can be minimized in a railway bridge exposed to heavy loading.
💡 Hint: Assess how loads distribute over time.
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