1. CE 261 - Theory of Structures - College of Department of Civil Technological Studies Engineering Technology

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1. 1.

   Define staics.

   Hint

   Think about forces acting on an object that doesn't move.

2. 2.

   What is a load?

   Hint

   Consider what happens when weight is placed on a beam.

3. 3.

   What term describes the study of forces in systems at rest?

   • Dynamics
   • Statics
   • Kinematics

   Hint

   Think about things that are not moving.

4. 4.

   True or False: A cantilever is supported at both ends.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Visualize a diving board.

5. 5.

   If a cantilever is 10 feet long and a weight of 200 lbs is applied at the free end, calculate the moment at the fixed end.

   Hint

   Understand how force and distance interact to create rotation.

6. 6.

   A beam is subjected to three different loads, one on each of its three equal sections. How would you analyze the distribution of forces?

   Hint

   Think about balancing forces and resulting stresses.