11.2.3 - Bottom Column Moments
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Define a column moment.
💡 Hint: Think about the torque acting on the column.
What is the design sign convention for positive moments?
💡 Hint: Consider how moment values are categorized.
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What type of load is considered in bottom column moment calculations?
💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental definitions of vertical loading.
True or False: Shear forces always remain constant in a structure.
💡 Hint: Consider how loads affect various structural components.
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Assess the moment on a fixed column experiencing both a distributed vertical load of 20 kN/m over 4 m and a point load of 30 kN at the end.
💡 Hint: Decompose the load effects before combining!
Investigate how an increase in the number of floors in a building affects bottom moments in columns below.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how more parts equate to greater load distributions.
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