29.1.5 - Temperature Changes in an Arch
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Practice Questions
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How does a decrease in temperature affect arch materials?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to materials in colder weather.
What is rib shortening?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between temperature and rib length.
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What happens to structures when the temperature drops?
💡 Hint: Consider basic physics of temperature and materials.
True or False: Rib shortening can compromise an arch's load-bearing capacity.
💡 Hint: Think about how arches bear loads.
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Design a hypothetical arch that can handle a temperature drop of 100°F. Describe how you would account for rib shortening in your design.
💡 Hint: Consider both materials and design features.
Given a scenario where an arch's rib shortens unexpectedly, propose a series of structural adjustments that could mitigate failure.
💡 Hint: Think about practical alterations to existing structures.
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