Structures
What is the tallest artificial structure in the world?
The Burj Khalifa
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When we design a structure we need to combine ____ _____with the minimum amount of material.
Maximum strength
What is the differences between an arch and a vault?
Arches are linear and vaults are superficial
What are inflatable structures?
Structures formed by canvases stretched over compressed air
Give an example of object thats purpose is to withstand forces by maintaining the shape
Bookcase
What is the definition of a structure?
A set of elements arranged in a way that is appropriate for supporting the weight of a body and maintaining its shape, despite external forces that may act on it
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A structure will fulfill its function when its construction is as ____ and ____ as possible.
economical and lightweight
Name the type of structure based on the definition below and give one example:
These are solid, heavy and very sturdy structures built with structural elements such as stones or cement
Mass structures
Some examples include walls, dams, and pyramids
Name the type of structure based on the definition below and give one example:
These structures are held in place by stay cables attached to sturdy supports
Cable-stayed or suspension structures
Examples: Golden Gate bridge, Alamillo Bridge
Give two examples of objects thats purpose is to protect
Body of a car, body of a plane, housing of a mobile phone
What is the difference between natural and artificial structures?
Natural structures come from nature whereas artificial structures are man made
What is a ridged structure? (Give one example)
A structure that does not allow for movements between ridged parts of a structure
Example: Building beams, column, frames, etc.
Name the type of structure based on the definition below:
A type of structure formed by stone blocks supported by their own weight, used to cover a space between two pillars or walls
Arches and Vaults
Name the type of structure based on the definition below and give one example:
Structures made up of sheets that form a protective housing an support
Laminar structures
Examples: cars and planes
Give an example of an object thats purpose is to give shape.
Ribs, an umbrella
Honeycomb, nest, shell of an egg, skeleton, etc.
What is an articulated structure? (Give one example)
A type of structure that allows movement between ridges parts comprising the object
Example: Folding chair, bones and ligaments
These structures are formed by bars arranged to form triangles, what type of structure is it? Give an example of one of these structures.
Trussed structures
Example: Eiffel tower, electricity pylon
Name the type of structure based on the definition below and give one example:
Structures invented by architect Richard Buckminster Fuller that are globe-shaped structures formed by triangle that make pentagons or hexagons. They are a mix of truss and vaulted structures
Geodesic structures
Montreal Biosphere, Expo in Sevilla
Give two examples of objects thats purpose is to raise
Cranes, skyscrapers, electricity plyons
What are the three types of artificial structures discussed in class?
Skyscrapers, bridges, and cranes
There are six purposes of a structures, what are they? (name at least 4)
Give shape, withstand forces by maintaining the shape, protect, raise, create spaces, cross spaces
A lintel is a horizontal beam places on vertical supports used to cover space.
These structural elements are used in what types of structures? Give one example.
Trabeated structures
Examples: Stonehenge, Karnak in Egypt, Parthenon in Greece
Pillars, beams, and columns are structural elements that are used in the construction of frame structures. What are pillars, beams, and columns?
Pillars: Vertical elements that support the beams and rest of the structure
Beams: Horizontal elements that support the weight of the floors and ceilings
Columns: Cylindrical pillar that is usually visible and vertical
Give two examples of objects thats purpose is to create spaces
Dam of a reservoir, roofs, canopies