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What are axial elements?
Think of suspension bridges.
Name a flexural element.
Consider elements that bend.
What is the primary function of axial elements?
Remember cables and trusses.
True or False: Shear walls help resist bending.
Think about the forces they counteract.
Construct a diagram of a multi-level building, labeling axial elements, flexural elements, and shear walls and describing their roles in load transfer.
Consider forces acting in all directions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a given beam design under a certain load; what modifications would optimize its use as a flexural element?
Look into materials strengths!
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