I have the Force!
acts on an object or structure from the outside of the structure
What is external force
A building or object constructed with several parts.
What is a structure.
A point at which a structure's mass is equally balanced on all directions.
What is centre of gravity.
can support a large load because the force of the load is carried down to the foundation.
What is an arch.
Is something that does not change. The size, position and direction of this load always remains the same.
What is a static load.
Is caused when one part of the structure is creating force on a different part of the structure
What is Internal Force
It has a hallow or curved shape.
What is a shell structure.
Occurs when a structure, or a part of a structure, losses the ability to support a load.
What is structural failure.
s is a framework of beams that are joined together, usually in the form of interlocking triangles.
What is a truss.
Is a force that can change when acting on a structure.
What is a dynamic load.
Presses or squeezes something together
What is Compression
A network or skeleton of materials that support one another.
What is a frame structure.
failure to account for load, specifying incorrect materials, or not considering important factors and stresses.
What is bad design.
is a flat structure that is supported on both ends.
What is a beam.
Evaluates where the force is coming from.
What is direction.
stretching forces that expands or lengthens
What is tension
Rely on solid construction materials to sport a load.
can result from the use of poor quality materials, poor installation from either sloppiness or lack of expertise, or a combination of these.
What is faulty construction.
n is a solid structure that can stand by itself and is used to support beams.
What is a column.
Measures the size of the force.
What is magnitude.
A force that pushes in opposite directions.
What is shear.
This type of structure contains multiple structure forms.
What is a combination structure.
poor soil conditions, poor installation, a foundation that is not large enough for the load of the structure, or earthquakes.
What is foundational failure.
measures the largest tension force the material it can withstand before failing.
What is Tensile strength.
The point where the force is making contact with the structure.
What is magnitude.