“S” words
The Forces Among Us
“Loaded” questions
Random
Better “Knock on Wood”
100

This occurs when a combination of internal and external forces act on a structure at the same time causing failure.

What is STRUCTURAL STRESS

100
An imaginary point in an object where the downward force of gravity acts
What is CENTRE OF GRAVITY
100

The exact location where the force meets the structure.

What is POINT OF APPLICATION.

100

This force caused the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to collapse by the wind twisting the ends in opposite directions.

What is TORSION

100

These materials use 2 different materials together so that the beneficial properties of both may be used.

What is COMPOSITE MATERIALS

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

*DAILY DOUBLE* What is the term used to describe the proper name for a "diving board"?

What is a CANTILEVER 

200

*DAILY DOUBLE* A beaver dam is this type of structure...

What is MASS or SOLID

300
The non moving weight of a structure 
What is STATIC LOAD or DEAD LOAD
300
The forming of material into wave-like ridges or folds
What is CORRUGATION
300
The breakdown of a structure due to the internal and external forces acting on it
What is STRUCTURAL FAILURE
300

The amount of force acting on a structure.

What is MAGNITUDE OF FORCE.

300

The term that means how pretty something is

What is AESTHETICS
400
A force that acts to push parts in opposite directions
What is SHEAR
400
The weakening of a structure due to the external and internal forces acting on it
What is STRUCTURAL FATIGUE
400
A force that acts to squeeze an object or to push parts together
What is COMPRESSION
400
The use or purpose of a sturcture
What is FUNCTION
400

This type of join is rigid and prevents movement

What is a FIXED JOINT

500
Any object that provides support
What is STRUCTURE
500

A push or a pull that causes an object to change its movement or shape

What is FORCE

500

This type of force acts within a structure.

What is INTERNAL FORCES

500

A bridge having its roadway hung from large cables supported between tall towers

What is SUSPENSION BRIDGE

500

Houses are built using what type of structure?

What is FRAME

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