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What is a rigid bar?
Think about the properties of materials in physics.
Define axial load.
Consider how forces are applied in a line.
What happens to the moment if the angle increases in a single bar system?
Consider the sin function's behavior.
Stable equilibrium implies that a system will:
Think about how a ball behaves in a bowl.
Design a simple model for a single bar system using a ruler and a spring. Apply various weights and measure the angles and moments.
Consider how varying weights affect the angle of the bar.
Discuss how the stability of a column can be affected by initial imperfections.
Think about real buildings and what happens in poor designs.
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