Structural Forces Basics

Front

What is the name given to the force that compacts materials?

Back

Compression

Front

What is tension?

Back

A pulling force that stretches a material.

Front

What is a structure?

Back

Anything that holds its own shape.

Front

In a cantilever, what forces are experienced on the top and bottom sides?

Back

The top side experiences tension, and the bottom side experiences compression.

Front

What type of internal force is being experienced by an object under stretching?

Back

Tension.

Front

What is the definition of compression in structural forces?

Back

A force that pushes or pulls materials together, reducing their volume.

Front

What is the difference between tension and compression?

Back

Tension is a pulling force that stretches materials, while compression is a pushing force that compacts materials.

Front

What role do internal forces play in structures?

Back

Internal forces help maintain the shape and stability of structures under various loads.

Front

What is shear force?

Back

A force that causes parts of a material to slide past each other.

Front

How does a beam support loads?

Back

A beam supports loads by distributing the forces through tension and compression.