4.3.2 - Examples
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Practice Questions
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What is a free-body diagram and why is it necessary?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be included in such diagrams.
Can you name one method to calculate support reactions in a frame?
💡 Hint: Consider what forces act in static systems.
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What is the first step to analyze a statically determinate frame?
💡 Hint: Think about whether equilibrium can be fully established.
True or False: The moment shown on the tension side of the frame is preferred for concrete design.
💡 Hint: Recall the standard conventions used in structural analysis.
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Challenge Problems
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A frame has multiple loading points. Describe the process you would take to resolve all forces and moments systematically.
💡 Hint: Components and sections can simplify complex structures—use sections wisely.
Construct both shear and bending moment diagrams for a member under uniform loading followed by a point load at mid-length.
💡 Hint: Start from one end and integrate the effect of loads incrementally.
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