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mechanics of structures
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Structures
Statics E 1
Structures Trusses & Beams
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So far only forces acting externally to a rigid body have been considered.
Now attention is focussed on determining the forces internal to a structure.
Need to consider three attributes: Strength
Stability
Stiffness
Structure'does'not'collapse'
Structure'does'not'deform'too'much'or'develops'cracks'etc.'
Structures
Statics E
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Strength
Statics E
Stability
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Statics E
Stiffness
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Stiff
Flexible
Statics E
Stiffness
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Flexible
Statics E
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