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Which of the following best defines a structural system?
Which of the following best defines a structural system?
- A group of elements designed to support loads
- A collection of elements that transmit applied loads
- An assembly of elements that function as a whole (correct)
- A stable assembly designed to exceed allowable stresses
What is the main purpose of a structural system?
What is the main purpose of a structural system?
- To design and construct stable elements
- To function as a whole
- To exceed allowable stresses in the members
- To transmit applied loads to the ground (correct)
What happens if a structural system exceeds the allowable stresses in its members?
What happens if a structural system exceeds the allowable stresses in its members?
- It becomes less functional
- It becomes stronger
- It becomes more efficient
- It becomes unstable (correct)
True or false: A structural system is designed to support and transmit applied loads safely to the ground without exceeding allowable stresses in the members?
True or false: A structural system is designed to support and transmit applied loads safely to the ground without exceeding allowable stresses in the members?
True or false: A structural system is an unstable assembly of elements designed and constructed to function as a whole?
True or false: A structural system is an unstable assembly of elements designed and constructed to function as a whole?
True or false: The main purpose of a structural system is to transmit applied loads safely to the ground?
True or false: The main purpose of a structural system is to transmit applied loads safely to the ground?
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Definition and Purpose of a Structural System
- A structural system is a stable assembly of elements designed and constructed to function as a whole.
- The main purpose of a structural system is to support and transmit applied loads safely to the ground without exceeding allowable stresses in the members.
Behavior Under Stress
- If a structural system exceeds the allowable stresses in its members, it can lead to structural failure.
Characteristics of a Structural System
- A structural system is designed to support and transmit applied loads safely to the ground without exceeding allowable stresses in the members.
- A structural system is a stable assembly of elements designed and constructed to function as a whole.
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