Practice G (2.7) - CE 261 - Theory of Structures - College of Department of Civil Technological Studies Engineering Technology - part c

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Lesson 2.7CE 261 - Theory of Structures - College of Department of Civil Technological Studies Engineering Technology - part c

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Question 1.
Define 'Force'.
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Think about what you exert when pushing a door open.
Question 2.
What is equilibrium?
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Recall the example of a book on a table.
3Question 3.
What term describes the balancing of forces?
- Equilibrium
- Force
- Moment
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Think of a stationary object.
4Question 4.
True or False: A moment can be created without applying a force.
- True
- False
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Remember the definition of a moment.
Question 5.
A force of 15 N is applied at a distance of 5 meters from a pivot. Calculate the moment about the pivot.
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Use the formula for moment: Moment = Force × Distance.
Question 6.
In a cantilever beam, if the distributed load is 20 N/m over a length of 4 meters, calculate the total load on the beam.
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Consider how much weight is spread along the beam's length.

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