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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What type of forces do cables primarily carry?
💡 Hint: Think about how cables are used in construction.
Question 2
Easy
True or False: Trusses can only carry tensile forces.
💡 Hint: Remember, trusses can manage both types of forces.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the function of cables in structural applications?
- They carry compression
- They carry tension
- They carry both
💡 Hint: Think of how cables are used in bridges.
Question 2
True or False: Joints in trusses are assumed to be frictionless.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of a hinge.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a truss with a compressive axial load applied inappropriately, analyze how this affects the overall stability using practical examples from construction.
💡 Hint: Consider examples like poorly designed bridge supports.
Question 2
Compare the long-term performance of a Pratt truss versus a Howe truss in a heavy-load environment.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the properties of the materials used over time.
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