Structures Flashcards
Something made of different parts and put together in a specific way is called a
Structure
A long, horizontal piece of timber or metal used to support a roof or floor is called a
Beam
A tall, vertical structure made of stone, wood or metal is called a
Pillar or column
A rod or bar forming a framework and designed to resist compression is a…
Strut
Name the 3 different types of structures
Frame
Shell
Solid
A structure designed to hold or protect something inside is called a ____________ structure
Shell
A structure designed by putting pieces of material together to form a skeleton is called a ____________ structure.
Frame
Give 3 examples of frame structures
Spider web
Human skeleton
Leaf
An electrical pylon
Give 3 examples of a shell structure
Basket
Car
Egg
Crab
A diagonal piece put across a rectangle’s corner is called a
Brace
Give 2 examples of indigenous dome shaped houses.
Igloo
Zulu hut
Nama matjiehuis
Why are Xhosa huts warm in winter and cool in summer?
Because they are made of clay and mud which insulates from the weather outside
Describe the Nama matjiehuis
A dome shaped frame structure made of natural materials like flexible branches an woven mats. It is light weight and easy to take apart.
Give 2 examples of indigenous dome shaped houses.
Igloo
Zulu hut
Nama matjiehuis
Why are Xhosa huts warm in winter and cool in summer?
Because they are made of clay and mud which insulates from the weather outside
