11.2 - Horizontal Loads
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Practice Questions
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Define what a column shear is.
💡 Hint: Think about the vertical forces acting on a vertical structure.
What is the formula for calculating top column moments?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a force is applied at a distance.
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What is a column shear?
💡 Hint: Focus on the resistance to lateral forces.
True or False: Girders do not affect column shears.
💡 Hint: Think about load distribution.
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You have a structure with three columns carrying lateral loads of 30 kN. If the height of each column is 12 ft, calculate the moments at the top and bottom of each column.
💡 Hint: Use V × H for each column and ensure total loads equal across.
Evaluate the impacts on structural stability if one column experiences a sudden increase in shear force. How would you redesign?
💡 Hint: Consider load transfer and additional supports if necessary.
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