Practice F (2.6) - CE 261 - Theory of Structures - College of Department of Civil Technological Studies Engineering Technology - part c

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Lesson 2.6CE 261 - Theory of Structures - College of Department of Civil Technological Studies Engineering Technology - part c

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Question 1.
Define 'force' in your own words.
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Think of pushes or pulls.
Question 2.
What does equilibrium mean in the context of forces?
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No movement.
3Question 3.
What do we call a force that causes an object to change its motion?
- Acceleration
- Force
- Velocity
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It's a fundamental concept.
4Question 4.
True or False: Equilibrium means all forces acting on a body are unbalanced.
- True
- False
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Recall the definition of equilibrium.
Question 5.
A cantilever beam extends 6 m long and supports a load of 200 N at the free end. Calculate the moment about the support point.
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Use the moment formula.
Question 6.
If a truss is subjected to varying live loads, how should an engineer adjust the design to ensure safety?
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Consider real-world applications of load changes.

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