11.2.1 - Column Shears
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Practice Questions
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What is a shear force?
💡 Hint: Think about how forces interact along the length of a beam.
What does the portal method help analyze?
💡 Hint: Refer to its significance in structural stability.
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What is the primary purpose of calculating column shears?
💡 Hint: Think about safety and stability.
True or False: The portal method simplifies the analysis of complexes structures.
💡 Hint: Recall the advantages discussed in class.
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Given a structure with lateral loads of 50 kips distributed across four columns, calculate the shear in each column and discuss the considerations for moment calculation.
💡 Hint: How would you distribute the load based on column arrangement?
If a frame's first column experienced a shear force leading to a moment of 150 ft.kips at the connection, how would you design the subsequent columns?
💡 Hint: Consider how moments affect the design of connected columns.
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