“S” words
The Forces Among Us
“Loaded” questions
Bridges R Us
Better “Knock on Wood”
100
Any object that provides support
What is STRUCTURE
100
A push or a pull that causes an object to change its movement or shape
What is FORCE
100

What is an example of an internal force on a bridge?

Pedestrians walking on the bridge

100
A bridge having its roadway hung from large cables supported between tall towers
What is SUSPENSION BRIDGE
100
Houses are built using what type of structure?
What is FRAME
200
A structure with a solid outer surface and a hollow inner area
What is SHELL
200
A force applied to an object by something else
What is EXTERNAL FORCE
200
A moving or changing force acting on an object
What is DYNAMIC LOAD or LIVE LOAD
200
A bridge supports by a framework of beams that form triangles
What is a TRUSS BRIDGE
200

A measure of the intensity of a force is known as __________________.

Magnitude

300
This is the term that refers to both sides of a structure looking the same. It also relates to aesthetics.
What is SYMMETRY
300

What is the “form follows function” principle?

                                                       


    

A principle in architecture and industrial design, stating that the shape of a structure should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose. 

                                                       


    

300

A force that pushes in the opposite direction is known as:

Compression 

300
Two different types of beams, one has the shape of an I, the other a hollow rectangle
What is I BEAM and GRIDER or BOX BEAM
300

All buildings in Ontario must be designed in accordance with the...

Building Code 

400
The non moving weight of a structure 
What is STATIC LOAD or DEAD LOAD
400

What are three possible explanations for why a large building in a community suddenly collapses?

Structural failure due to poor construction, natural disasters such as earthquakes or storms, or inadequate maintenance leading to degradation of materials or components.

400
The breakdown of a structure due to the internal and external forces acting on it
What is STRUCTURAL FAILURE
400

This type of structure would not be able to support a load without its ‘keystone’

What is the ARCH BRIDGE
400

The term that means how pretty something is

What is AESTHETICS
500
A force that acts to push parts in opposite directions
What is SHEAR
500

Name one example of an animal with a protective shell.

Turtle 
500
A force that acts to squeeze an object or to push parts together
What is COMPRESSION
500
The use or purpose of a sturcture
What is FUNCTION
500

 What part of a bicycle provides its structural support and shape?

The frame 

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