2. Glossary

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define force in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about everyday situations like pushing a door or lifting a box.

2. 2.

   What is equilibrium?

   Hint

   Consider a balanced seesaw.

3. 3.

   What is a force?

   • A push or pull
   • A stationary object
   • A type of energy

   Hint

   Think of actions like pushing a cart.

4. 4.

   True or False: A structure can be in equilibrium if forces are not balanced.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Imagine a seesaw with unequal weights.

5. 5.

   Calculate the bending moment at the center of a simply supported beam with a central load of 500 N and a length of 5 m.

   Hint

   Use the formula for bending moment with respect to the load application and distance.

6. 6.

   Discuss the design modifications that can prevent buckling in slender columns under axial loads.

   Hint

   Consider structural engineering standards for column designs.