October 2012

  • Question 5

    After the maths of last week's question, here is something to make your brain work in a slightly different way! UPDATE: Its about real world design and the implications of inaccuracies in construction. A person weighing 600N sits on a three-legged stool....

  • Question 4

    Something a bit harder this week to keep you all on your toes! What diameter of steel cable is required such that the mid-span deflection of the timber beam is only 50% of the mid-span deflection of the beam without...

  • Question 3

    Match each Shear Force Diagram (SFD- red)  with a Bending Moment Diagram (BMD-blue). Hint: BMDs are drawn on the tension side of the deflected shape. Match each Shear Force Diagram (SFD- red)  with a Bending Moment Diagram (BMD-blue). Hint: BMDs...

  • Question 2

    No  calculations this week! Which BMD matches the load-case for the structure shown below ? Choose  from the  following What a week over 60 entries! Unfortunately only 50% of them correct ( BMD:4). Quick Explanation: As the right hand support is...