12.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What does the stiffness method primarily focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about what characteristic of a structure is being analyzed.
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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What is the primary variable in the stiffness method?
💡 Hint: Consider which unknowns are prioritized.
True or False: The flexibility method requires that the structure be statically indeterminate.
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of flexibility.
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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.
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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