Reaction to Forces (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards

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Elasticity in materials

Capacity to return to original shape after force removed

Plastic deformation

Permanent deformation when elastic limit exceeded

Formula for elasticity (λ\lambda)

λ=stressstrain\lambda = \frac{\text{stress}}{\text{strain}}

Deflection in structural members

Amount a member bends or deforms under loading

Factors that increase deflection

Longer span length and greater applied force

Stress at top of deflected beam

Compression (material squeezed together)

Stress at bottom of deflected beam

Tension (material stretched)

Stress at middle of deflected beam

Neutral (minimal stress)

Force equilibrium requirement

All applied forces must be balanced

Newton's law (action-reaction)

Every action has equal and opposite reaction

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