Practice - Optimization of Dead-Load Efficiency
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Practice Questions
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What is dead-load efficiency?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures manage their own weight.
Describe the function of an arch.
💡 Hint: Consider the load-bearing behavior of arches.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What primarily allows an arch to support loads efficiently?
💡 Hint: Think about how a cable and an arch behave differently.
True or False: A parabolic arch subject to uniform loads experiences bending moments.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the equilibrium principles we've discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the optimal height for an arch with a 60 ft span to maximize efficiency, considering a rise ratio of 6.
💡 Hint: Translate the span with the ratio given to find height.
Argue the effects of varying load types on an arch's stability and efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about the logs of forces acting differently when shapes change.
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