4.3 - Matrix
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Practice Questions
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Define a matrix.
💡 Hint: Think of how data can be presented in a grid format.
What is a dead load?
💡 Hint: Consider what remains constant in a structure.
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What is a matrix?
💡 Hint: Remember how data can be visually organized.
True or False: Dead loads are variable and change with time.
💡 Hint: Consider what static versus dynamic means.
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A cantilever beam is subjected to a dead load of 1000 N and a live load of 500 N at the free end. Construct a matrix to represent these loads and compute the reactions at the support.
💡 Hint: Think about static equilibrium conditions.
Design a matrix to represent a structure subjected to different types of loads: dead, live, wind, and earthquake. Analyze the interrelation of these loads using matrix methods.
💡 Hint: Remember properties of superposition apply when analyzing multiple effects together.
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