8 - DEFLECTION of STRUCTRES; Geometric Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is deflection in structures?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a beam bends.
Define curvature in the context of this chapter.
💡 Hint: It relates to the bending of beams.
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What is the maximum allowable deflection for a beam according to the serviceability requirement?
💡 Hint: Recall the limits discussed in this section.
True or False: Curvature is unaffected by the material properties of a beam.
💡 Hint: Think about the influence of elasticity.
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A simply supported beam of length L carries a uniformly distributed load w. Derive the equation for maximum deflection.
💡 Hint: Break down the integration steps we've discussed.
In a cantilever beam with length L subjected to a point load P at its free end, find the mid-point deflection using the derived equations.
💡 Hint: Explore the fundamental formulas we covered.
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