Unit 2.2 Forces and stresses

Which force is described as: A pulling force exerted by each end of an object such as a string or rope.

• Compression

• Shear

• Bending

• Tension

Which force is described as: A force across a material, eg scissors cut by applying a shear force.

• Compression

• Shear

• Bending

• Tension

Which force is described as: A force through a material, eg Being squashed.

• Compression

• Shear

• Bending

• Tension

Which force is described as: A force applied at an angle causing a material to be in compression and tension at the same time.

• Compression

• Shear

• Bending

• Tension

Laminated timber is an example of engineering in wood. This is manufactured by gluing ......... of timber on top of each other

What is this?

• MDF

• Chip Board

• Plywood

• Pine

What timber strengthening process would be used to make this chair?