2.7 - Structural Design
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Practice Questions
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What is structural design concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about what structural engineers do.
What materials can structural engineers choose?
💡 Hint: Consider the common building materials.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary purpose of structural design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if a structure fails.
True or False: The iterative design process involves making a design only once.
💡 Hint: Consider how engineers refine their designs.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small bridge using both wooden and steel components. Determine load capacities and discuss the iterative changes made throughout your design process.
💡 Hint: Draw a basic structure and think about what loads will act on it.
Analyze an existing building structure that has cracks in its walls. Identify the potential causes and suggest modifications based on the principles of structural design.
💡 Hint: What loads might exceed the building's capacity?
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