Understanding Mechanics of Structure

Define mechanics of structure.

Describe the external forces.

Determine the elastic, flexible, plastic and brittle for the wood.

Describe the elastic, flexible, plastic and brittle properties of material.

Explain the mechanical properties of wood.

Differentiate the strength of wood based on grain orientation.

Identify the importance mechanical properties of timber.

Recognize strength of wood to orthotropic nature of wood.

Determine the external forces.

Explain the axial, shear, bending and torque forces.