a)      What is meant by strength, stiffness and stability with reference to beams and what are the equations for these? b) What are the conditions to be met for the stability of beams?

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a)      What is meant by strength, stiffness and stability with reference to beams and what are the equations for these?

b) What are the conditions to be met for the stability of beams?

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