13.2.2 - Beam Element
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the stiffness matrix in beam analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a beam under load.
What do we typically neglect in the analysis of slender beams?
💡 Hint: Consider why beams are described as 'slender'.
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What relationship does the stiffness matrix represent in beam elements?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of stiffness.
True or False: The axial deformation of a beam is significant when analyzing slender beams.
💡 Hint: Remember the context of slender beam behavior.
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Derive the stiffness matrix for a cantilever beam of length L under a uniform load across its length.
💡 Hint: Consider how loads affect both shear and bending moments.
Explain the potential errors in assuming axial deformation can be neglected in beams that are not slender.
💡 Hint: Evaluate what happens to internal force distributions in shorter beams.
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