Science Flashcards
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Structure
a object built up of many forces
Form
The visible shape or configuration of something
fuction
a rule that shows the relationship between the input values and output values so that for each input value there is only one output value
Horizontal balance point
very close to the centre of gravity
centre of gravity
Centre point of a object/structure
Magnitude of force
the number that represents the strength of the force
direction of force
direction of which the force is applied
dead load
loads that are relatively consistent over time
live load
transient or moving loads that structures experience due to human occupancy
Dynamic load
force that changes over time form magnitude
internal forces
a force exerted by one particle of the system on another, or by one part of the rigid body on another
tention
stretch
compression
squish
shear
two molecules touch
torsion
twist
bending
force bends
solid structure
one part with no spaces and stong (Ex. Brick)
external force
stresses that act on a structure
Frame structure
made up of different parts joined together to make a strong frame (Ex. Spiderweb)
shell structure
has a thin outer layer to provide strength and rigidity
combo structure
combo of two or more structural types (Ex. House)
Point of app
the exact location at which the force is applied to a body
plane of app
the point of contact of the force and the body or the object