Monthly Archives: October 2012

Definition : Beam Updates Definition

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Cindy Alonzo

Beam : A horizontal member that supports loads, most often perpendicular to its length, by resisting bending. A beam is the shorter member of a structural frame.

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Definition

Posted on October 2, 2012 by carlosjsuero

Shear Diagram: This is a diagram where the shear on every point along a beam is plotted.

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DEFINITION

Posted on October 2, 2012 by marlennlopez07

STRESS: when a load (force) is applied to a material, it creates one or more of the three basic states of stress within that material: compression, tension, or shear. For direct compression and tension, the stress typically acts perpendicular to … Continue reading →

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DEFINITION

Posted on October 1, 2012 by pedro recarey

free body diagram – a simple diagram that shows the direction of the forces acting upon a object

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Definition

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Jose Gonzalez

Equilibrium-is the condition in which all forces acting on a body are in balance so that the body does not move.

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Definitions

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Stefan

Moment Diagram-  it is a tool for structural analytical to help perform Structural design by determining the value of Shear force and bending moment at a given point of an element.

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