Terminology
Something that puts weight on a structure
What is a load
A type of bridge that uses lots of materials to construct, and the strength comes from it's shape
What is an arch bridge
What type of force happens on the inside of a structure
What is an internal force
The weight of a roof is an example of what type of load
What is a static load
A type of bridge where the weight is held up by cables from large pillars
What is a suspension bridge
What force happens when a structure is squeezed
What is compression
The weight of snow and debris of an avalanche is an example of what kind of load
What is dynamic load
A type of simple bridge where the weight is distributed evenly using vertical pillars in eve distances
What is a beam bridge
What force happens when a structure is exposed to stretching
What is tension
Steel-toed boots are an example of what on a job site or working with forces?
What is protective equipment
A type of bridge where the weight is distributed with triangles on a large brace that can extend over long distances
What is a truss bridge
What force happens when a structure is exposed twisting
What is torsion
What kind of force is a hurricane an example of?
What is a natural force
Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse
A boat hit one of the support pillars
What force happens when a structure is exposed to forces moving in opposite directions
What is shear