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Structures
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Classifying Structures
100
Are structures human made or found in nature?
Both
100
What is the scientific version of a downward pull of Earth? What is an example that defies gravity?
Gravity, The Dead Sea
100
What are 3 examples of solid structures?
Concrete Dam, Wooden Telephone Pole, and a Marble Statue.
200
What is something you should keep in mind when creating a structure? (2)
Visual Appearance and Stability
200
How can you make a soccer ball go up then down?
You must have contact
200
What are 4 types of structures?
Solid, Frame, Shell, and Combination
300
What are 2 interesting buildings and why?
Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic. Burn Dubai is 629.18m, is the tallest human made structure
300
Who was the Newton law named after?
Sir Isaac Newton
300
What are most structures?
Combination Structures
400
How many functions can a structure have?
At least one.
400
What do forces have? (2)
Strength and Direction
400
Define Shell Structures
A hollow structure with a curved shape providing high strength and rigidity.
500
List 5 structures in nature.
Coral Reef, Spiderweb, Anthill, Bird's Nest, Beehive
500
Define the following: Dead Load, Live Load, and Dynamic Load.
Dead Load, a type of static load caused by the wright of the structure itself. Live Load, a type of static load caused by the weight of the objects it supports. Dynamic Load, any load on a structure that is not caused by gravity.
500
What is so special about the skull?
The skull is curved, hard, and hollow.