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What are the two main categories of frame structures?
Think about the way they resist forces.
What type of loads do frame structures primarily resist?
Consider what happens during a storm or earthquake.
What type of frame structure provides better resistance against lateral forces?
Consider which frame can better withstand wind and earthquakes.
True or False: Fixed-ended frames allow rotation at the supports.
Think about how they connect to the ground.
Design a simple frame structure with specified loads and calculate the reactions at the supports.
Use Newton's laws of motion to balance forces.
Analyze a braced frame subjected to lateral forces and determine the effectiveness of the braces.
Consider the triangle formed by diagonal members.
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