Structures
Structure made from one piece of solid material.
Solid Structure
A load that does not change.
Static Load
A force that acts on an object or structure from outside of the structure.
External Force
This type of bridge uses semicircular shape to support the load.
Arch Bridge
The structural design element that means the beauty and artistic taste of something.
Aesthetics
Structure that uses an outside layer to provide support.
Shell Structure
A load that can change when acting on a structure.
Dynamic Load
A force that pushes in opposite directions.
Shear
All buildings in Ontario are designed according to this set of rules.
Ontario Building Code
When an object is the same on both sides.
Symmetry
Structure that relies on a framework arrangement that is made from parts that are connected together.
Frame Structure
The shape, size, and materials of a structure.
Form
The measure of the size of the force.
Magnitude
Name the two risk management techniques used by engineers to avoid structural failure.
Sensors and Load design
The study of how furniture and workplaces can be arranged to allow people to work comfortably and efficiently.
Ergonomics
Natural or Built Structure: Beehive
Natural
A structure's purpose or ability to do something.
Function
Where the force is making contact with the structure.
Point of Application
A reason for structural failure where building designers may have underestimated the forces that will be placed on a structure.
Unanticipated Forces
What are the three types of factors that need to be considered when designing and building a structure to meet specific needs of individuals and communities?
Economic, Environmental, Social
Natural or Built Structure: Tree House
Built
A principle in architecture and industrial design, stating that the shape of a structure should relate to its intended function.
"Form follows function" Principle
What are the 4 internal forces?
Compression, Tension, Shear, Torsion
A reason for structural failure where the structure is not built according to code.
Design Failure
Material properties, availability, cost, aesthetics, disposal