12.2.1 - Methods of Analysis
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What is the Slope Deflection method primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how angular displacements relate to the structure.
What does the Moment Distribution method rely on?
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of balancing moments.
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What is the primary focus of the Slope Deflection Method?
💡 Hint: Think about what you might solve for.
True or False: The Direct Stiffness Method is iterative.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of how the method works.
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Given a continuous beam with varying loads, outline the steps using the Slope Deflection Method to find deflections at critical points.
💡 Hint: Focus on balancing moments at joints and consider how loads affect rotations.
For a complex frame structure, how would you implement the Direct Stiffness Method to analyze the behavior under lateral forces?
💡 Hint: Remember to set up the system matrix properly for each component involved.
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