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Science Vocabulary (11.1-11.4)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stability | the ability of a structure to remain in or return to a stable, balanced position when forces act on it |
| centre of gravity | the point around which an object’s mass is equally balanced in all directions; the point where the mass seems to be concentrated |
| beam | a horizontal structure designed to support a load |
| I-beam | a beam that is in the shape of the letter “I” when seen from the end |
| corrugation | multiple folds in a material that provide additional strength |
| rebar | steel reinforcing bars used to strengthen concrete by allowing it to resist both tension and compression. |
| cantilever | a beam supported at only one end |
| truss | a network of beams arranged in triangles |
| arch | a curved structure used to span a space while supporting a load |
| dome | a shell structure that looks like the top half of a sphere |