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Structures and Force

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What are the three types of structures?   Shell, Frame and Mass  
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What are there categories?   Natural and Manufactured  
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What is a rigid joint?   A joint that allows doesn't allow movement  
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What is a mobile joint?   a joint that does allow movement  
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What does function mean?   It is the main purpose of the structure.  
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What are some examples of a function?   Supporting, containing or sheltering  
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What are aesthetics?   the study of beauty in nature. If the structure looks nice, it is aesthetically pleasing  
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What is a margin of safety?   a standard set for how much a structure can hold. It is usually a set weight that is over the usual standard  
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What are material?   What a structure is made of.  
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What are composite material?   materials that incorporate other materials to make a certain specification. Such as reinforced concrete.  
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How do you stabilize a structure?   You find the centre of gravity and have a good foundation. Speed also helps to stabilize.  
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What is a dead load and what is a live load?   A dead load is a load that is fixated on the structure and can't be moved. It is permanent. A live load is a load that can be removed at any time.  
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What is a tension and shear force?   A tension force is the act of a structure being pulled apart and both ends. A shear force is the act of 2 parts of a structure that slide past each other in opposite directions  
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What is a compression and torsion force?   A compression force is the act of a structure being squished down. A torsion force is the act of a structure being twisted on each side in opposite directions.  
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How can structures be joined?   They can be joined with fasteners, interlocking shapes, ties, adhesives and melting  
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What is the difference between mass and weight?   mass measures how much something is made of. Weight is the amount of gravity excerted on an object.  
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What is weight and mass measured in   Weight is measured in Newtons and Mass is measured in Grams and Kilograms.  
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What is the difference between compressive and tensile strength?   Compressive strength is the strength to withstand being pushed together, and tensile strength is the strength to withstand being pulled apart.  
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What is spin stabilization?   It explains that an object that isn't mounted on a solid surface for stability can be stable if it is spinning rapidly.  
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Why is it important to have a stable foundation?   because the structure needs support that will keep it mounted solidly other wise it will start to tip over due to compression.  
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What is friction?   The resistant force.  
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