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Structures and Forces

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which force is shown here?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

2.

Which force is shown here?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

3.

Which force is shown here?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

4.

Which force is shown here?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

5.

Which force is shown here?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Bending

d)

Shear

6.

Which type of structure is the Eiffel Tower?

a)

Solid

b)

Shell

c)

Frame

7.

Which type of structure is a helmet?

a)

Solid

b)

Shell

c)

Frame

8.

Select the natural structures;

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Select the man-made structures;

a)

b)

c)

d)

10.

Define the term 'stable'.

a)

Long lasting

b)

Able to support its own weight

c)

Able to withstand deformation

d)

Difficult to knock over

11.

Name the structural element shown.

a)

Beam

b)

Cantilever

c)

Strut

d)

Truss

12.

Name the structural element shown.

a)

Tie

b)

Beam

c)

Strut

d)

Gusset plate

13.

Name the structural element shown.

a)

Tie

b)

Truss

c)

Column

d)

Strut

14.

Name the structural element shown.

a)

Beam

b)

Truss

c)

Column

d)

Strut

15.

Name the structural element shown.

a)

Column

b)

Truss

c)

Gusset plate

d)

Strut

16.

Name the structural element shown.

a)

Tie

b)

Truss

c)

Gusset plate

d)

Strut

17.

Select all those statements associated with 'triangulation'.

a)

Using trusses

b)

Making a structure more rigid

c)

Torsion forces

d)

Strengthening a structure

18.

'Toughness' is associated with...

a)

Static forces

b)

Dynamic forces

c)

Impacts

d)

Diamonds

19.

'Strength' is associated with...

a)

Dynamic forces

b)

Static forces

c)

Impacts

d)

Deformation

20.

'Equilibrium' is associated with...

a)

Dynamic forces

b)

Forces that are balanced

c)

Impacts

d)

Stability