Activity 3.2.4
In this activity you're going to be analyzing the different analysis methods.
1. Which of the three analysis methods (sketching shear and moment diagrams, beam formulas, or MD solids) do you prefer? Why?
I prefer beam formulas because all you have to do is plug in the information.
2. Which method provides the quickest calculation for maximum shear and moment?
Beam Formula
3. Which method provides the most comprehensive analysis?
Sketching Shear & Moment Diagrams
4. Why is it important to understand the mathematics and physics behind a formula or computer program before relying on the results?
If you don't understand the math behind the formulas, there isn't any purpose behind using them becasue you can't properly gather information.
I prefer beam formulas because all you have to do is plug in the information.
2. Which method provides the quickest calculation for maximum shear and moment?
Beam Formula
3. Which method provides the most comprehensive analysis?
Sketching Shear & Moment Diagrams
4. Why is it important to understand the mathematics and physics behind a formula or computer program before relying on the results?
If you don't understand the math behind the formulas, there isn't any purpose behind using them becasue you can't properly gather information.