“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 are NEWTONS
100
This is the point in a structure in which a force pulls downward to keep it on the ground
What is CENTER OF GRAVITY
100
Houses have this type of structure built from wood.
What is FRAME
200
This is the term that refers to both sides of a structure looking the same. It also relates to aesthetics.
What is SYMMETRY
200
The two reasons the Tacoma Narrows bridge collapsed
Too flexible
Too narrow
200
The forces are being distributed to what part of the bridge?
Pier/Tower/Anchor
200
A framework of multiple beams joined together to form a stronger shape is called a...
What is a TRUSS
200
Which of the shapes is the strongest?
Triangle
300
This is the type of structure that has a hollow interior.
What is SHELL
300
This occurs if a structure has lost the ability to support a load
STRUCTURAL FAILURE
300
People walking up and down a staircase are an example of a _______________ _____________
What is DYNAMIC LOAD
300
To keep out weather and other elements could be called the _______________ of a roof.
What is FUNCTION?
300
a rigid structural element, like a beam or slab, that is fixed (supported) at only one end and projects outward into open
Cantilever
400
This term refers to a structure's ability to maintain its position when a force is acted upon it.
What is STABILITY
400
BONUS ROUND
What sport did Ms. Masih coach that could teach us about centre of gravity
Rugby
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 that supports the deck from above using cables
What is SUSPENSION
400
The oldest type of bridge
Beam Bridge
500
This is an internal force that acts when scissors are used to cut paper.
What is SHEAR
500
This is when forces acting upon a structure cause permanent damage, but the structure is still functional or repairable.
What is STRUCTURAL FATIGUE
500
This type of load is also called a dead load.
What is STATIC LOAD
500
What structures are being combined here?
Frame and Shell
500
when something bends or collapses under pressure but doesn’t fully break.
Buckling