2.8 - Load Transfer Elements
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Practice Questions
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What are axial elements?
💡 Hint: Think of suspension bridges.
Name a flexural element.
💡 Hint: Consider elements that bend.
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What is the primary function of axial elements?
💡 Hint: Remember cables and trusses.
True or False: Shear walls help resist bending.
💡 Hint: Think about the forces they counteract.
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Construct a diagram of a multi-level building, labeling axial elements, flexural elements, and shear walls and describing their roles in load transfer.
💡 Hint: Consider forces acting in all directions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a given beam design under a certain load; what modifications would optimize its use as a flexural element?
💡 Hint: Look into materials strengths!
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