Give Me Three
What is a structure?
A structure is something with a definite size, shape, purpose, and can hold a load.
What is the title of a person that designs a structure?
An architect.
Tension is a force where something is pulled apart.
What is compression?
Compression is when something is pushed together.
What are 3 BUILT structures?
A house, fence, ladder.
Define strength.
Strength is the ability to support a load.
What is the title of a person that builds a structure?
A construction worker.
What type of structure is a house?
A built structure.
What is a rod or bar that helps a structure resist pressure called?
A strut.
Why are structures important to humans?
Structures are important to humans because they give us a safe place to play, work, and live. Structures, like cranes, can help us build other structures.
Define stability.
Stability is the ability to balance and stay fixed in one spot.
What is a beam or wire that supports a structure with tension called?
A tie.
What type of structure is a bird's nest?
A natural structure.
What is the strongest shape?