1.4 - Structural Elements
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of tie rods in structures?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a cable is pulled.
Name one type of load that beams resist.
💡 Hint: Consider what forces act on a bridge beam.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a tie rod primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Consider how cables in a suspension bridge work.
True or False: Beams only resist axial forces.
💡 Hint: Think of how beams react in a floor system.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple structural system using at least one tie rod, one beam, and one column, explaining the purpose of each component.
💡 Hint: Think about how each element interacts with loads.
Examine a real-world building and identify the roles of tie rods, beams, and columns within its structural design.
💡 Hint: Visit a local site or view plans to observe these elements.
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