Mass, Frame or Shell
A Rock Wall
Mass
Stretching an elastic band is an example of what force?
Tension
"I hope this isn't too expensive to build"
What element of design does this quote talk about?
Cost
What is a composite material?
A combination of 2 or more materials in order to make them all stronger
Which of the following is an artificial structure?
Leaf, Spider's Web, Pencil, Sand Dune
Pencil
A water bottle
Shell
Crushing a pop can is an example of what force?
Compression
"What does that thing even do?"
What element of design does this quote talk about?
Function
Give an example of a Layered material.
Answers Vary
What is it called if a structure has a change in its shape when a force acts upon it.
Deformation
A spider's Web
Frame Structure
Wringing out a towel is an example of what force?
Torsion
"I hope it looks pretty"
What element of design does this quote talk about?
Aesthetics
How is a RIGID joint different than a MOBILE joint
Rigid joint cannot move while a mobile joint can
Difference between static loads and dynamic loads
Dynamic loads are changing whereas static loads do not.
A bubble
Shell
Scraping sandpaper against a piece of wood is an example of what force?
Shear
"If we use that thing, we're all going to get hurt"
What element of design does this quote talk about?
Safety
Give an example of an interlocking shape fastener
Answers Vary
True or False: If you traveled to jupiter, your MASS would change but your WEIGHT would not.
False
A hammer
Mass
Which of our 4 forces (tension, compression, torsion and shear) requires a second material OUTSIDE the structure acting upon it?
Shear
True or False: Increasing the Safety of a structure usually increases the cost as well.
True
Nails is an example of which type of joint:
Adhesives, Fasteners or Ties
Fasteners
A push or pull in a direction is called...
A Force