Forces And Loads Acting On Structures Flashcards
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Dynamic forces
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The forces acting on an object that it moving
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Forces
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Push or pull that has size and direction
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Static forces
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The forces acting on an object when it is not moving
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Contact forces
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Direct contact with another objects
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Non contact forces
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Forces that act across a distance
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Even loads
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Load is balanced and no movement occurrs
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Uneven loads
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Loads are not balanced and movement occurs
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Cross bracing
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Two beams cross each other to make a X shape
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Shear force
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A force that tries to snap or break materials apart
