structures Flashcards
what is a shell structure?
Shell structure is usually curved, rounded and hallow and protects a load
what is a frame structure?
A frame structure is parts put together that help support a load and have holes in it
what is faulty construction?
Faulty construction is something that is made wrong, bad use of materials, taking bribes, and cutting corners.
what is poor design?
Poor design is something that was planned wrong.
what is form follows function?
things are built to do their job (for example a mug is built round and size to be able to hold water and for people to be able to hold it)
What is a solid structure?
Uses solid construction materials to support loads
mass?
number of molecules in the object (gold has more molecules tightly packed together)
weight
the measure of the pull of gravity on the object