Structural Failure Flashcards
1
Q
define fracture
A
when an object racks or breaks because too much pressure is placed on it
2
Q
define bending
A
when the shape of a structure starts to curve because a force is being applied from above.
3
Q
define buckling
A
when the two ends of a structure bend towards eachother so that the middle section is under compresssion
4
Q
define flexing
A
`when the two ends of a structure bend away from eachother so that the middle section is under tension
5
Q
define toppling over
A
when a structure falls over because it is unstable
6
Q
define top heavy
A
when the top section of a structure carries more weigh than the bottom section, making it unstable
7
Q
define narrow base
A
when the base of a structure is much narrower than its top, making the structure unstable
