13.1.2 - Coordinate Systems
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Practice Questions
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What labels are typically used in the global coordinate system?
💡 Hint: Think about what familiar label styles represent the whole structure.
Which coordinates are used in the local coordinate system?
💡 Hint: Think of a simpler and more detailed representation of structural elements.
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What is a global coordinate system used for?
💡 Hint: Consider which system provides a holistic view of the structure.
True or False: The local coordinate system uses upper-case letters.
💡 Hint: Think about the labels each type of system uses.
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Create a scenario involving a complex structure where both global and local coordinate systems will affect the design and analysis outcomes.
💡 Hint: Visualize how the structure is layered and where forces transfer downwards.
Analyze how changing the orientation of the axes (e.g., switching the x and y axes) would impact a simple beam's calculations.
💡 Hint: Think about how the sign convention might change.
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