29.1 - Frames
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What happens in a flexible connection under loading?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of hinges.
Define a rigid connection.
💡 Hint: Consider how forces are transferred between members.
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What type of connection allows for moment transfer?
💡 Hint: Consider how these connections function.
True or False: Semi-Rigid connections have zero end moments.
💡 Hint: Recall how they behave.
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Design a structural frame using all three types of connections that efficiently supports a given load. Explain the reasoning for your connection choices.
💡 Hint: Think about where loads might be highest.
Explain how temperature changes would affect a rigid frame compared to a semi-rigid frame. Discuss the implications for structural integrity.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each connection type accommodates stress.
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