Structures Flashcards

1
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3 types of truss?

A

Truss, howe trust, lattice truss.

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2
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Types of reinforcement?

A

Stiffened folds, lamination, braces, gusset plates, ribs

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3
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What is a beam that is supported at one end only?

A

Cantilever

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4
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3 reasons for structural failure?

A

Wrong use of materials, poor understanding of forces acting on structure, joint failure

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