“S” words
Epic Fail
“Loaded” questions
Can you name it?
Better “Knock on Wood”
100
Frame, mass, and shell are all types of these...
What is STRUCTURE
100
Twisting is this type of force...
What is TORSION
100
When measuring the force of a load, you measure it in _______.
What is NEWTONS
100
This man quickly coined the term ‘gravity’ when he was struck by an apple.
Who is Sir Issac NEWTON
100
Houses have this type of structure built from wood.
What is FRAME
200

This structure is hollow.

What is SHELL

200
Compression and tension causes “______ & ______”
What is BENDING and BUCKLING
200

A series of triangles on bridge are called a 

What is TRUSS 

200
This famous building has a funny looking lean to it...
What is LEANING TOWER OF PISA
200

A beam that is hollow is called a 

What is BOX BEAM

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

These are the 4 main types of forces.

What is COMPRESSION, TENSION, SHEAR, TORSION

300
When you design a bridge to support more than the required load, you are giving it a higher __________ (3 words)
What is MARGIN OF SAFETY
300

Skating is possible due to limited amount of 

Who is FRICTION

300
Plywood is stronger than normal wood because it is _________.
What is LAMINATED
400

When a structure experiencing external force begins to show cracking.

What is STRUCTURAL STRESS

400

When a bumped is dented and can not return to its original shape. 

What is DEFORMATION

400
This type of structure would not be able to support a load without its ‘keystone’
What is THE ARCH
400
The type of bridge where you support the platform from suspension cables overhead....
What is CANTILEVER
400

You can support a wooden frame structure by adding ________ to it.

What is BRACING

500

Is the force that happens when a piece of paper gets cut.

What is SHEAR

500

Structures built in Japan need to consider the following environmental factor. 

What is EARTHQUAKE RISK

500
What supports the full weight of the house, without it, it may sink...
What is FOUNDATION
500
The term that means “good-looking”
What is AESTHETICS
500
This type of ‘F’orce keeps two pieces of wood together when a nail has been added.
What is FRICTION
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