10.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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Define a statically indeterminate structure.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of forces.
What is equilibrium in terms of structures?
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if they are not balanced.
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What defines a statically indeterminate structure?
💡 Hint: Focus on the balance of information.
Is redundancy in statically indeterminate structures beneficial?
💡 Hint: Think of backup plans!
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Analyze a simple braced frame structure. Identify the redundancy and how it impacts the structure's ability to distribute loads.
💡 Hint: Consider creating a free-body diagram for clarity.
Using the flexibility method, derive the internal forces in a cable-supported structure with known displacements.
💡 Hint: Recall how force-displacement relations are established!
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