Practice Direct Stiffness Method - 13.3 | 13. DIRECT STIFFNESS METHOD | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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13.3 - Direct Stiffness Method

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of idealization in structural analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about what steps we take to reduce complexity.

Question 2

Easy

Define a stiffness matrix.

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between forces and displacements.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does idealization in structural analysis involve?

  • Detailed modeling of every structural aspect
  • Making simplifying assumptions about the structure
  • Ignoring all structural dynamics

💡 Hint: Think about whether models simplify or complicate the analysis.

Question 2

True or False: The stiffness matrix only relates to axial deformation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider whether all elements behave the same way under stress.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple two-dimensional frame and apply the Direct Stiffness Method to determine its displacements when subjected to a given load.

💡 Hint: Follow the structured steps above.

Question 2

Given a bending moment applied to a beam in a frame, calculate the resulting displacement using stiffness matrices.

💡 Hint: Remember to consider the beam's properties in your calculations.

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