Structures and Forces

A structure is any object that provides support.

• True

• False

Structural stability is a structures ability to no hold a position even when force is applied.

• True

• False

Which of these is not a type of structure?

• Frame

• Solid

• Aquatic

• Shell

What does the word "aesthetic" mean?

• Pleasing appearance

• Presenting possibility

• Positive perspective

• Solid structure

A newton (N) is

• A type of apple

• A type of fig treat

• A unit for measuring force

• A measurement of distance an object moves.

Load is

• An internal force on a structure

• The movement of water across a surface of water.

• Local forms of structures.

• An external force on a structure

An external force is a force that is applied on a structure by something else.

• True

• False

The type of bridge shown in this picture is a(n)

• Arch bridge

• Truss bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Beam bridge

A force that acts to squeeze an object or push parts within an object together.

• Tension

• Shear

• Complimentary

• Compression

The force that acts to stretch and pull apart something.

• Shear

• Tension

• Compression

• Complimentary