Science Final Test Flashcards
structure
something made of parts that are put together for purpose
function
the purpose of a structure
form
a structure’s basic form (what a structure looks like)
solid structures
rely on solid construction materials to support the load
what is an example of a solid structure?
concrete, wood, clay
combination structures
contain various solid, frame, and shell components
force
a push or pull
external force
acts on a structure from the outside
internal force
caused by factors within structures
point of application
the exact position where a force meets a structure
shell structures
hollow structures with a curved shape
what is an example of a shell structure
roger’s stadium
frame structures
a network or a skeleton of materials that support loads
what is an example of a frame structure
bicycle,
plane of application
the side in which a force is applied
total load
sum of the static and dynamic load
static load
effect of gravity on a structure
dynamic load
the forces that move or change (acting on a structure)
torsion
twisting motion
shear
force that pushes in opposite direction
compression
a squeeze
tension
stretches apart to strengthen or lengthen
structural components
things that can help prevent impact of internal and external forces
if a house is being pushed down by the roof that pushes down the walls, what force is it?
an internal force