Practice Introduction - 12.1 | 12. KINEMATIC INDETERMINANCY; STIFFNESS METHOD | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does the stiffness method primarily focus on?

💡 Hint: Think about what characteristic of a structure is being analyzed.

Question 2

Easy

What type of indeterminacy arises when the number of unknown forces exceeds the available equations?

💡 Hint: Remember the differences between static and kinematic.

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Question 1

What is the primary variable in the stiffness method?

  • Forces
  • Displacements
  • Both

💡 Hint: Consider which unknowns are prioritized.

Question 2

True or False: The flexibility method requires that the structure be statically indeterminate.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of flexibility.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a cantilever beam subjected to a point load. Describe how you would analyze its behavior using both stiffness and flexibility methods?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how each method requires different initial conditions.

Question 2

You are designing a multi-story building. Discuss how both stiffness and flexibility approaches could impact your design decisions.

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings need to withstand forces without collapsing.

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