Practice Curvature Equation - 8.1.1 | 8. DEFLECTION of STRUCTRES; Geometric Methods | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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8.1.1 - Curvature Equation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does curvature measure in a beam?

💡 Hint: Think about how much the beam bends.

Question 2

Easy

What is the radius of curvature?

💡 Hint: Connect it to the bending of the beam.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the definition of curvature?

  • A measure of beam length
  • Rate of change of beam slope
  • Amount of material used

💡 Hint: Think about what curvature provides information about in beams.

Question 2

True or False: The curvature increases with larger radii.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between curvature and radius.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a cantilever beam with a point load at its free end, derive the curvature equation and calculate deflection after applying the load.

💡 Hint: Use principles of statics to solve?

Question 2

A beam with uniform loading has a total deflection of 0.03 m. Calculate its curvature if the moment of inertia is 1.5 m^4 and the modulus of elasticity is 200 GPa.

💡 Hint: What formulas relate bending and curvature?

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