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The main function of a structure is to

What are the examples of the different types of forces in a structural elements? (choose two answers)

• Tension

• Thermal

• Torsion

• Dynamic

What is the name of structure below ground level?

The parts of the substructure that distribute building loads to the ground are known as the ...?

What are the type of forces that causes the beam to bend? (choose two answers)

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

• Torsion

Force 'X' that is acting on the beam is ...?

• Bending

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

Force 'Y' that is acting on the beam is ...?

• Bending

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

In reinforced concrete, steel helps to overcome concrete's weakness in what type of stress?

• compression

• tension

• shear

• lateral

It is very important for a structure to have strength and stability.

Strength of a structure is...

• the ability to withstand ground force.

• the ability to balance and stay fixed in one spot.

• the ability to support a load.

• the ability to assemble structural parts.

Meanwhile, the stability of a structure is...

• the ability to withstand ground force.

• the ability to balance and stay fixed in one spot.

• the ability to support a load.

• the ability to assemble structural parts.