12.1.1 - Stiffness vs Flexibility
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Practice Questions
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What is the main variable in the flexibility method?
💡 Hint: Think about what we solve for in structural equations.
What is a characteristic of the stiffness method?
💡 Hint: Consider what we need to calculate in this method.
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What is the primary variable in the stiffness method?
💡 Hint: Remember what each method focuses on: forces or displacements.
The flexibility method primarily deals with which type of indeterminacy?
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of indeterminacy types.
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Analyze a two-dimensional frame structure and compare the use of flexibility and stiffness methods. What insights into the internal forces and displacements can be gained?
💡 Hint: Draw the frame and label your equations and forces.
Demonstrate the process of converting a statically indeterminate structure into a determinable one using flexibility method steps. Provide a clear example.
💡 Hint: Consider how many supports you need to remove to reach statical determinacy.
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