Strong frame stuctures

Question 1

What is a frame structure?

Answer 1

A rigid support structure which is made up of struts, ties, beams and columns

Question 2

What are the three types of structure?

Answer 2

1. Solid
2. Shell
3. Frame

Question 3

Name two examples of shell structures?

Answer 3

Eggs, Coffee mug, tyre, honey comb

Question 4

Name two examples of frame structures?

Answer 4

Roof truss, bicycle frame, veins in a leaf

Question 5

What does the word rigid mean?

Answer 5

Stiff and won’t change shape

Question 6

What type of structure is the rib cage?

Answer 6

A frame structure.

Question 7

What are the characteristics of a strut?

Answer 7

It is rigid and acts in compression

Question 8

What is a tie?

Answer 8

It is a member that acts in tension.

Question 9

Give an example of a tie.

Answer 9

Nut and bolt.

Question 10

What is a guy?

Answer 10

A rope, chain or wire that holds down a structure. It is designed to withstand tension.

Question 11

Give an example of where a guy is used.

Answer 11

A tent

Question 12

What is a possible weak point in a rectangular structure?

Answer 12

The corners.

Question 13

How could the corners be strengthened?

Answer 13

Using braces or gusset plates at the corners.

Question 14

Is a triangle or a square a stronger shape?

Answer 14

A triangle

Question 15

What is a useful property of a frame apart from being strong?

Answer 15

Being light (since it isn’t solid)

Question 16

Give two examples of where struts are used/

Answer 16

Roofs, bridges, pylons, cranes

Question 17

What are indigenous structures?

Answer 17

Structures built in a country by the people living there

Question 18

Give an example of indigenous structures in South Africa.

Answer 18

1. Zulu uguqa
2. Xhosa rondabile
   These all use a framework of struts