D.6 Flashcards
1
Q
what is an Internal Force
A
Forces that act within a
structure because of an
external load
2
Q
what is Tension
A
An internal force that is
stretching or pulling
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3
Q
what is compression
A
An internal force that is
squishing/squeezing
4
Q
What are complementary forces?
A
When two or more different internal forces act on a
structure together
5
Q
what is shear
A
Internal forces acting in
opposite directions
6
Q
What is a good building material
for tension?
A
metal
6
Q
what is torsion
A
An internal force that
twists
7
Q
What is a good building material
for compression?
A
concrete
8
Q
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