4.1.5 - Frame Reactions
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step to calculate reactions in frame structures?
💡 Hint: Think about how to visualize the forces acting.
Define pinned support.
💡 Hint: Focus on what can and cannot move.
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What is the definition of frame reactions?
💡 Hint: Think about where the loads go.
True or False: A fixed support permits rotation.
💡 Hint: Consider what movements the support allows.
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A frame has three supports with a varying load of 15 kN at different points. Calculate the reactions and discuss the implications if one support fails.
💡 Hint: Focus on understanding how loads migrate in the absence of support.
Design a frame structure with fixed and pinned supports. How would you compute the reactions for a given load? Provide calculations.
💡 Hint: Utilize your equilibrium equations effectively.
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