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What is the effective length of a column with one end fixed and one end free?
What is the effective length of a column with one end fixed and one end free?
- $2 imes l_e$ (correct)
- $0.5l$
- $2l$
- $l_e$
In a truss, what do gusset plates primarily do?
In a truss, what do gusset plates primarily do?
- Resist shear forces
- Enhance stability (correct)
- Provide overall stability
- Connect multiple members at nodes
What type of connection allows rotation at joints and transmits axial forces only?
What type of connection allows rotation at joints and transmits axial forces only?
- Fixed-free connection
- Fixed-pinned connection
- Pinned connection (correct)
- Fixed connection
What is the function of web members in a truss?
What is the function of web members in a truss?
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What is the role of nodes in a truss structure?
What is the role of nodes in a truss structure?
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