13.1.1 - Structural Idealization
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What is structural idealization?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of simplifying a structure.
Give an example of a factor to consider in structural idealization.
💡 Hint: This affects how we visualize and calculate the structure.
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What is a critical aspect of structural idealization?
💡 Hint: What’s the goal of idealization?
True or False: Linear analysis generally provides a more accurate prediction of structural behavior under high loads than nonlinear analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about the limitations of linear models.
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Given a complex building with various members and connections, identify at least three details that could be neglected in a preliminary analysis without significant impact.
💡 Hint: Focus on items that do not contribute to the main load path.
If a structure's foundation is elastic, describe how you would model the supports and why.
💡 Hint: Consider how foundations disperse forces.
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