12 - KINEMATIC INDETERMINANCY; STIFFNESS METHOD
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Practice Questions
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Define static indeterminacy.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions needed to solve structural equations.
What does the stiffness method focus on?
💡 Hint: Contrast with the flexibility method!
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What is the primary focus of the stiffness method?
💡 Hint: Remember the contrast from the flexibility method.
True or False: Kinematic indeterminacy refers to the number of forces in a structure.
💡 Hint: Think back to the definitions we discussed!
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A continuous beam has supports at both ends and is subjected to a uniform load across its length. Calculate the internal moments using the stiffness method, and explain how the degrees of freedom play a role in this calculation.
💡 Hint: Draw a diagram to visualize the beam and identify the points of interest for your moments.
Given a frame structure, analyze its kinematic indeterminacy when the joints can rotate freely and calculate if additional members are required to achieve static determinacy.
💡 Hint: Keep track of each element in the structure while calculating!
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