2.2 Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 types of forces/stresses
A
torsion, tension, shear, compression, bending
2
Q
what is tension
A
pulling forces that cause the object to be stretched or pulled apart
3
Q
what is compression
A
pushing forces that squeeze an object
4
Q
what is shear
A
forces act across a material but not directly opppsoite
5
Q
what is bending
A
forces act at an angle to an object to make it bend
6
Q
what is torsion
A
twisting forces that are apllied to an object
7
Q
what type of strength does rope have
A
tensile strength
8
Q
what is concrete like
A
good at taking compression but not torsion
9
Q
how can timber be strengthened
A
laminating
10
Q
how can fabric be made stronger
A
be woven
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