Reasons for Providing Redundant Members:
To maintain alignment of members during construction: Redundant members help ensure that structural elements remain aligned as they are assembled.
To increase stability during construction: They provide additional support during the construction phase, enhancing overall structural stability.
To maintain stability under loading (e.g., prevent buckling of compression members): Redundant members resist deformation, such as buckling, especially in compression-loaded elements.
To provide support in case of changes in loading: They allow the structure to adapt to unforeseen changes in applied loads, enhancing flexibility.
To act as backup members in case of failure or strengthening needs: If certain members fail or need reinforcement, redundant members take over the load, ensuring safety.
Though analysis becomes more complex, it remains feasible: While adding redundant members increases the complexity of structural analysis, it is still possible with advanced methods.
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