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TermDefinition
Shear A force that pushes in opposite directions
Static load Is the effect of gravity on a structure
Forces Is any push or pull
Dynamic load Is the forces that move or change while acting on the structure
Wind A natural force caused by the atmosphere
Frame Are made of parts fastened together
Shell Most strong, hollow structures
Torsion A force that twists
Load Is the sum of the static and dynamic loads
Gravity Is the natural force of attraction between two objects
Tension A force that stretches apart to expand or lengthen
External force Acts on an object from outside the object
Internal force Other forces are caused by one part of a structure acting on other parts of the structure
Compression A force that squeezes or presses something together
Solid Are solid all the way through
Point of application Is the exact location where the force meets the structure
Plane of application Is the side of the structure affected by the force
Combination structures They are combinations of shell, frame, and solid structures
Strength The ability of an object to withstand forces
Sensor Is any device that can detect or measure real-world conditions
Structure A building or other object constructed from several parts
Magnitude The maximum extent of size and the direction of an object
Direction The location of something relative to something else
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