What is architecture primarily concerned with?

What is the term for the weight or force that a structure must support or carry?

What force stretches or pulls a material apart?

What is the force that pushes or squeezes a material together called?

What is it called when a force causes parts of a material to slide past each other in opposite directions?

What is the term for any force that arises from external loads on a structure?

What happens when a stress is so great that it causes deformation or displacement of material?

What is a long, sturdy piece of material that supports weight and spans a distance called?

What is a curved structure that spans an opening and supports weight from above?

What is a framework of beams forming a rigid structure, often used in roofs and bridges?

What is the lowest load-bearing part of a building, usually below ground level?

What is built on top of the foundation and used to support walls, floors, and roof trusses?

What are the main considerations when choosing building materials?

What is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other structures?