Practice Methods of Analysis - 12.2.1 | 12. KINEMATIC INDETERMINANCY; STIFFNESS METHOD | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the Slope Deflection method primarily used for?

💡 Hint: Think about how angular displacements relate to the structure.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Moment Distribution method rely on?

💡 Hint: Remember the concept of balancing moments.

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Question 1

What is the primary focus of the Slope Deflection Method?

  • Determine internal forces
  • Calculate displacements
  • Balance moments

💡 Hint: Think about what you might solve for.

Question 2

True or False: The Direct Stiffness Method is iterative.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of how the method works.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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