What to consider when designing a structure

Question 1

What are the major factors in structual design

Answer 1

1) Function
2) Materials
3) Joints

Question 2

What is function

Answer 2

Function is what a stucture is built to do
i.e., function of a pen is to write …
and the fuction of an erasure to to erase

Question 3

Structures need more then just function, what is that?

Answer 3

Aesthetics: the structure needs to be functional and in most cases must look good.

Question 4

Provide some examples of asthetically pleasing structures

Answer 4

Ex Sydney Opera House
shoes
cars
boats

Question 5

Materials of a stucture

Answer 5

Material is offton tied to a specific function of the stucture

Ex bricks for house - strong
ruber for shoes - flexibal

Question 6

Name 3 types of materials

Answer 6

Composite materials
Layered materials
woven and knit materials

Question 7

Composite materials meaning

Answer 7

combinging Two different types of materials to gain the benfit of both

Question 8

Layered materials meaning

Answer 8

Layers of different materials are pressed amd glued together
ex juice box

Question 9

Woven and Knit materials meaning

Answer 9

Fibers or yarn are weaved together in verious patterns
Ex bed sheets
croches
blanky

Question 10

Joints meaning

Answer 10

Joints refer to the pint on any structure where one material is attached to another material.

Question 11

what are the types of joints

Answer 11

1) Mobile joints
Bike chain
Door hinges
2) Rigid Joints
Chair
bed frame
( anything thats nailed or stapled together)

Question 12

5 catagories of ridgid joints

Answer 12

1) Fasteners
Staples
2) Ties
String tied together
3) Adhesives
glue
4) Melting
Two items melted together or welded
5) Interlocking shapes
Key hole and key