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- 1.
Define 'Force' in your own words.
Hint
Think about how forces affect objects around us daily.
- 2.
What does equilibrium mean in structural terms?
Hint
Consider what happens when things balance.
- 3.
What term is defined as a push or pull on an object?
- Load
- Force
- Moment
Hint
Think about how you can apply a force to various objects around you.
- 4.
True or False: A dead load changes over time.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider if the structure itself shifts in weight.
- 5.
A beam supports a load of 2000N in the center. Calculate the bending moment at mid-length.
Hint
Remember the formula: Moment = Force x Distance.
- 6.
Discuss what could happen if an engineer fails to consider varying live loads in a high-rise building design.
Hint
Consider common scenarios like concerts or events that increase occupancy.
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