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What is the purpose of determining the loads to be carried in the structural analysis process?
What is the purpose of determining the loads to be carried in the structural analysis process?
- To establish the response of the structure to external actions
- To obtain internal forces and desired deflections
- To model the loads and structural framework (correct)
- To select member sizes based on objective criteria
Which historical figure introduced the method of consistent deformation in structural analysis?
Which historical figure introduced the method of consistent deformation in structural analysis?
- R.K. Livesley
- James C. Maxwell (correct)
- S. Levy
- George A. Maney
What was a main disadvantage of classical structural analysis methods before the computer era?
What was a main disadvantage of classical structural analysis methods before the computer era?
- They were based on energy principles
- They required member size selection based on cost criteria
- They focused on optimal design evaluation
- They involved direct solution of simultaneous algebraic equations (correct)
Who developed the matrix stiffness method during the computer era?
Who developed the matrix stiffness method during the computer era?
What does the response of a structure include in structural analysis?
What does the response of a structure include in structural analysis?
What process involves determining whether an optimum design has been achieved in structural analysis?
What process involves determining whether an optimum design has been achieved in structural analysis?
What is the main goal of structural design?
What is the main goal of structural design?
What does the term 'functional design' primarily focus on?
What does the term 'functional design' primarily focus on?
What is the purpose of 'serviceability limit state' in structural design?
What is the purpose of 'serviceability limit state' in structural design?
In the structural design procedure, what comes after planning?
In the structural design procedure, what comes after planning?
What is the main focus of 'structural framework design'?
What is the main focus of 'structural framework design'?
What is the primary role of an experienced engineer's judgment in structural design?
What is the primary role of an experienced engineer's judgment in structural design?
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