Tower Power: Pitsco Lab

Front

How many types of loads do structures contend with?

Back

2

Front

What type of load are earthquakes considered as?

Back

Live load

Front

The weight of the structure itself is an example of which type of load?

Back

Dead Load

Front

The amount of change of a structure under stress is ________.

Back

Strain

Front

To pull apart a structure is which force in action?

Back

Tension

Front

Minimum height of the tower you build

Back

14 inches

Front

The minimum width for your tower should be ____ inches.

Back

3

Front

Columns are ________ components of a structure.

Back

Vertical

Front

Girders are ___________ components that transfer the load to columns.

Back

Horizontal

Front

Beams connect _____________.

Back

Girders