11.1.1 - Identifying Inflexion Points
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Practice Questions
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What is an inflection point?
💡 Hint: Think about where the beam changes its curve direction.
Why do we use a free body diagram?
💡 Hint: It helps in understanding how loads affect structural elements.
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What happens at the inflection point in a beam?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of inflection points.
True or False: Vertical loads and horizontal loads are analyzed together.
💡 Hint: Think about the approach we discussed in class.
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Given a continuous beam under uniform load, find all inflection points and calculate the reactions at supports.
💡 Hint: Look for patterns in the moment curve—where do they hit zero?
Evaluate the implications of wrongly identifying an inflection point in a real structure.
💡 Hint: Consider a public building—what if a miscalculation caused a failure?
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