10 - STATIC INDETERMINANCY; FLEXIBILITY METHOD
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Define what a statically indeterminate structure is.
💡 Hint: Think about how many equations you have and how many unknowns are involved.
What is one advantage of a statically indeterminate structure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during a structural failure.
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What defines a statically indeterminate structure?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship of unknowns to equations.
Is a propped cantilever beam generally easier or more challenging to analyze than a simply supported beam?
💡 Hint: Consider how constraints affect the analysis.
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Analyze a propped cantilever beam subjected to a uniformly distributed load. Find the deflections at various points.
💡 Hint: Consider how each load interacts with the beam's supports.
For a cable-supported structure with a rigid plate, derive the reactions at the supports when subjected to lateral loads.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of forces on the rigid body.
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