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What are Shell structures?

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The outside of a shell structure is a strong layer. Shell structures are mainly used to provide
They are mainly used to provide shelter and house objects and they don’t need as many materials to build.

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Example of a shell structures

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Coconuts: Coconuts outside is strong and hard. But the insides are hollow.
Seashells
For seashells, the shell on the outside is often strong and the inside is hollow.

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What are solid structures

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Solid structures are objects that are strong and don’t easily change their shape. They are made from materials that are sturdy and don’t easily break or bend.

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examples of solid structures?

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Some examples include:
cement patio stones, bridges, houses, and bricks.

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what are frame structures

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A frame structure is a structure that has a combination of horizontal beams and vertical columns that work together to hold up the weight of the building. One part isn’t able to hold a load on itself, but when all of the materials are put together they are stronger and is able to hold one another.

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What are examples of frame sturctures?

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some examples include Eiffel tower, ladder, bike and soccer net.

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whats a complex structure

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Complex structure is a structure with a combination of frame, solid, shell structure together in one structure.

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what are examples of complex structures.

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Tent ( its made of Frame and Shell structure. The frame structure is the poles that frame/ hold the tent and the Shell structure is the material used to protect the inside.

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