Froces
What is Torsion?
A force that twists an object.
What is a Structure?
The arrangement, organization, or interconnection of parts forming a whole, such as a building
What is Load?
What is Tension?
A force that stretches or pulls an object.
What is the 3 main types of Structures?
Fame, Shell, Solid
What is Stability?
The ability of a structure to remain steady and not fall over.
What is Compression?
A force that squeezes or presses an object.
What is a Frame Structure?
A type of structure made of parts that are joined together. example: a House or Skeleton
What is Magnitude?
The Size or Amounr of force>
What is External Forces?
Forces that act on the outside of a structure.
What is a Shell Structure?
A type of structure that is strong and hollow, often used for protection or support. Example: colums or poles to support
The Loss of a structure's ability to support a load.
What is Internal Forces?
Forces that act within the materials that make up a structure.
What is a Solid Structure?
A type of structure that is made of one material offering support and stability>
What is Center of Gravity?
The point at which the weight of an object is evenly balanced in all directions.