Forces
A push or pull that tends to cause an object to change its movement or shape
What is a force
The amount of force that is being put on an object.
What is the magnitude?
Forces that act within a structure.
What is an internal force?
A structure that uses more than one classification is called:
What is a combination structure.
The Eiffel Tower is what type of structure? Explain.
What is a frame structure?
3 things that affect the force of a structure. Explain each one.
What is magnitude, direction, and location (point and plane of application)
A force that is applied on a structure by something else
What is an external force
A force that acts to stretch or pull apart something
What is Tension
solid structures, or _____ structures, are typically comprised of a strong metal.
What is a mass structure?
A house is what type of structure? Explain.
What is a combination structure?
What is a point of application?
A specific location where a force meets a structure.
The amount of matter in an object
What is mass
A force that acts on an object or pushes parts together within an object
What is compression
This type of material is manmade.
What is a synthetic material?
Give an example of a manufactured and natural solid structure.
natural- rock, mountain
Manufactured- brick wall
A pear falls on the ground after hanging on a tree. Internal or external force?
What is External. (gravity)
The imaginary point in an object where the downward force of gravity acts
What is centre of gravity
A force which push parts which are in contact with each other in opposite directions
What is shear
Give two examples of natural materials.
wool, silk, wood, iron, etc.
A human body is what type of structure? Explain.
What is a combination structure?
When typing on your computer, each key gets pushed (compressed) down. Internal or external force?
What is Internal force.
Give an example of an external force (other than gravity)
Answers will vary (wind, precipitation, load)
Turning a key is an example of?
What is torsion.
The type of force that doesn't change.
What is static load
A skeleton is what type of structure?
What is a shell structure?