Structures that span over space

Question 1

Define beam

Answer 1

a length of steel or concrete, supported at its 2 ends, that resists bending.

Question 2

Define I beam

Answer 2

Specialised beam shaped to look like the capitalised I . It does not bend easily.

Question 3

Define girder

Answer 3

a beam used in construction to support other loads

Question 4

Define lintel

Answer 4

a horizontal beam that provides support It is used above the gap of a door or window

Question 5

Define column

Answer 5

a vertical member of a frame, a column carries the load downwards

Question 6

Define suspension bridge

Answer 6

a bridge supported from above by cables that are connected to other cables that hang between two towers

Question 7

Define cable stayed bridge

Answer 7

a bridge supported from above my cables that are connected to the nearest tower

Question 8

Define arch

Answer 8

a curved structure that can support a lot of weight

Question 9

Define cantilever

Answer 9

a beam that is supported at just one of its ends