Structures
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| Force that pushes matter together. | Compression
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| Force that pulls matter apart. | Tension
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| Force where one side of matter is in compression while the other is in tension. | Bending
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| Force where matter slides in opposite directions from each other. | Shear
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| Force where matter twists. | Torsion
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| What is one way of keeping structures from sinking? | Build using piles
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| Structure made up of triangles. | Truss
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| Member which is horizontal. | Beam
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| Member which is vertical. | Column
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| Distance between 2 columns. | Span
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| Any object that exerts a force that a structure must withstand in order to stay up. | Load
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| Any action that tends to maintain or alter the position of a structure | Force
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| Weight of the stuff on the structure. | Live load
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| Weight of the structure itself. | Dead load
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| Load that changes over time. | Dynamic load
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| What is one reason wood is so widely used in construction? | It is strong and inexpensive
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| Why is steel so good to use in construction? | It is good in compression and tension.
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| Why is concrete used widely in construction? | It is very strong in compression.
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| How do you strengthen a square shape? | Add a diagonal piece.
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| Where is the strongest point on a triangle? | The corners.
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| What is wind load? | The force of wind pushing on a structure.
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| A bridge that consists of a beam supported on each end by column. | Beam bridge
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| A bridge which consists of triangular shaped members. | Truss bridge.
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| What makes arches great for use in construction? | Their natural strength.
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| The longest type of bridge which uses cables to support itself. | Suspension bridge.
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