Types of Structures
This type of structure is not made by humans.
What are Natural Structures?
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Cloth is an example of this type of material used in structures.
What is woven or knit material?
A force measured in Newtons is also called
Weight
Crushing a material by squeezing it together is called
Compression
A permanent force acting on a structure
Dead Load
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This type of structure is often modeled by natural structures.
What are Manufactured Structures?
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A material that is made up of various materials pressed and glued together is called?
What is lamination?
Stresses such as pushes or pulls.
What are forces?
Stretching a material by pulling it is called
Tension
A joint that is designed to allow movement
Mobile Joint
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This type of structure is made up of a skeleton of very strong materials.
What is a Frame Structure?
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A material that is made up of a bunch of other materials with different properties it is often called
What is Composite Material?
Measures the amount of matter in in
Bending a material by pressing it is opposite directions is called
Shear
Limits within which a structures' safety performance is felt to be acceptable
What is margin of safety?
A strong and hollow type of structure.
What is Shell Structure?
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The subjective appearance of a structure is also referred to as
What are Aesthetics?
The ability for a structure to maintain its position even when forces are acted upon it is referred to as
What is structural stability?
Torsion
Stresses within the materials from which a structure is made is called
What is an Internal Force?
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Mountains or Dams are examples of this type of structure.
What is a Mass Structure?
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Name 4 different properties of materials
What is
- Ductility
- Brittleness
- Hardness
- Resistance to heat
- Resistance to water
- Plasticity/Flexibility
Primary measurement of Mass
Kilogram
When a force changes the size or shape of an object this is called
Deformation
A bridge that is good for short distances as there is no centre support.
What is a beam bridge?