Activity 2.1.2- Beam Deflection
Introduction
Engineers must look for better ways to build structures. Less material typically means that structures will be lighter and less expensive. Knowing the moment of inertia for different shapes is an important consideration for engineers as they strive to make designs lighter and less expensive.
Engineers must look for better ways to build structures. Less material typically means that structures will be lighter and less expensive. Knowing the moment of inertia for different shapes is an important consideration for engineers as they strive to make designs lighter and less expensive.
Conclusion
1. Using Excel, create a Deflection vs. Moment of Inertia graph. What is the relationship between moment of inertia and beam deflection?
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2. How could you increase the Moment of Inertia (I) of a beam without increasing its cross-sectional area?
Simply by changing the orientation of the beam will allow its cross-sectional area to either increase or decrease.
1. Using Excel, create a Deflection vs. Moment of Inertia graph. What is the relationship between moment of inertia and beam deflection?
N/A
2. How could you increase the Moment of Inertia (I) of a beam without increasing its cross-sectional area?
Simply by changing the orientation of the beam will allow its cross-sectional area to either increase or decrease.