Structural components

Question 1

Define structural component

Answer 1

are the features that appear in different buildings to provide strength and support to the structure

Question 2

Define external force

Answer 2

a force that acts on an object or structure from the outside

Question 3

Define internal force

Answer 3

a force acting from within a structure, there are 5 types of internal forces or stresses that can occur within a structure

Question 4

Define center of Gravity

Answer 4

the point at which a body’s mass is concentrated

Question 5

Define sensor

Answer 5

is any device that can detect or measure real-world conditions

Question 6

Define beam

Answer 6

a flat structure supported at each end

Question 7

Define truss

Answer 7

rigid framework of beams joined together. Trusses are usually in the form of interlocking triangles

Question 8

Define cantilever

Answer 8

supported or fixed at one end

Question 9

Define column

Answer 9

a solid structure that can stand by itself. Columns can be used to support beams

Question 10

Define corrugation

Answer 10

multiple folds in a material. Corrugation provides added strength while using less material

Question 11

Define arch

Answer 11

a structure that can support a lot of weight, the force of weight on an arch is carried along the sides of the arch to its supports, this spreads out the effect of the load

Question 12

Define rebar

Answer 12

steel reinforcing bars,‘Re’ - reinforcing These can serve to strengthen concrete by allowing it to resist both tension and compression

Question 13

Center of Gravity: What is it? How is center of gravity related to stability?

Answer 13

The center of gravity is the point in an object that if placed on something will balance perfectly. This is related to stability because if you want something to be stable, you’ve gotta find its center of gravity.

Question 14

Strong Shapes: What is the strongest shape? Why is this the strongest shape?

Answer 14

The strongest shape is the triangle. The triangle is the strongest shape because it is able to distribute the weight evenly down all sides, making it very stable. Because of this, triangles are used in a lot of places to make something more stable.

Question 15

Five Principles of Stability: What are they?

Answer 15

The Five Principles of Stability are:
Low Wide base
Firm foundation
Balanced forces
Vertical forces
Rapid Rotation.