What is the name of the force that pushes things together?

• Compression

• Tension

• Bending

• Shear

What is the name of the force that twists an object?

• Torsion

• Bending

• Compression

• Shear

If you pull on both ends of a rope, which force are you using?

• Tension

• Compression

• Bending

• Shear

Which of the following is an example of compression?

• The force in a column supporting a roof.

• The force in a cable supporting a suspended load.

• The force in a rope being pulled.

• The force in a ball bouncing.

If you pull on both ends of a rope, what type of force are you using?

• Tension

• Compression

• Bending

• Shear

Which of the following is an example of a shear force?

• The force acting on the bolts in a beam-to-column connection.

• The force of gravity pulling an apple down.

• The force of wind blowing a leaf.

• The force of a magnet attracting a nail.

Which type of force is shown when something is twisted?

• Torsion

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

What type of load is shown in this picture?

• Live load

• Dead load

• Snow load

• Earth load

Which of the following is an example of an environmental load?

• Wind pressure on a building

• A person sitting on a chair

• A car parked in a garage

• A book on a table

What is the purpose of a retaining wall in a building?

• To hold back soil or water

• To let in sunlight

• To provide electricity

• To make the building colorful