1 - Introduction to Structural Engineering Concepts
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Practice Questions
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What are the primary stages of the engineering design process?
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of how a design is developed.
Define what a beam is in structural engineering.
💡 Hint: What shape is it typically?
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What are the main stages of the engineering design process?
💡 Hint: Think back to our class discussions!
True or False: Structural analysis ensures that structures can withstand expected loads.
💡 Hint: What is its primary purpose?
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Challenge Problems
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Considering a multistory building, design a simple structural framework identifying structural elements needed and load types they would primarily be subjected to.
💡 Hint: Think about how various spaces will be used in the building.
Propose a truss design to span a distance of 40 feet, detailing the materials you would choose and how they affect load distribution.
💡 Hint: Research common materials and their properties in constructions.
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