Forces
A squeezing or squishing force.
What is compression?
This type of structure resists compression because of its bulk.
What is a solid structure?
Meaning of a dead load is this.
What is a permanent force acting on a structure?
The type of support when you make a material thicker.
What is lamination?
Wringing out a wet towel demonstrates this type of force.
What is torsion?
Paper cups are this type of structure.
What is a shell?
Gravity is an example of this type of load.
What is a dead load?
This type of support resists compression.
What is a strut?
Scissors cutting paper demonstrates this type of force.
What is shear?
Frame structures are made up of this.
What is a combination of parts?
Live loads and dead loads are both examples of this type of force.
What is external forces?
Type of strengthening used in packaging.
What is corrugation?
Opening a zipper is an example of this type of force.
What is shear?
One advantage of a frame structure over a solid structure is this.
What is they use less material and are lighter?
One example of a live load acting on a structure.
What is wind, gravity, people ...?
Arches are strong for this reason.
What is they spread the force over the curve?
A person standing on a beam bridge causes this type of force to the top of the bridge.
What is compression?
A hydro tower is this type of structure.
What is a frame structure?
The factor of safety of structures refers to this.
What is the maximum expected live load a structure can handle?
This type of support resists tension forces.
What is a tie?