2. Theory of Structures - part b
The chapter discusses the procedures for analyzing structures, focusing on procedures for determining internal forces and constructing shear and bending moment diagrams. It emphasizes the importance of using equations of equilibrium to compute support reactions and outlines the steps required to derive internal forces at specific locations on a beam. The chapter also introduces the techniques for effectively drawing shear and bending moment diagrams to visualize structural responses.
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What we have learnt
- The steps to compute support reactions using equilibrium equations.
- The procedures to determine internal forces, shears, and bending moments within beams.
- The methodical approach to constructing shear and bending moment diagrams.
Key Concepts
- -- Support Reactions
- Forces that support a structure and counteract applied loads, calculated using equilibrium equations.
- -- Shear Force
- A force that acts parallel to the section of a beam, causing it to shear.
- -- Bending Moment
- A measure of the bending effect due to forces acting on a beam, calculated from the moments of external forces.
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