WorksheetsBridges & Forces
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 10mins
Match the following terms and definitions.
to bend
deflect
any change in shape
deformation
structure has small deformations under forces and returns to original shape
stable
structure has large deformations under forces and cannot return to original shape
unstable
Match the following
ability of a structure to fulfill its function
serviceability
permanent loads which result from the weight of the structure itself or from other permanent attachments.
dead loads
a force
load
temporary loads; they are applied to the structure on and off over the life of the structure.
live loads
A twisting force is (a) .
A sliding force is (b) .
A squeezing force is (c) .
A pulling force is (d) .
This is a (a) .
Organize these options into the right categories.
wind
people
snow
roadbed
plumbing
roof
Which shape is strongest?
square
circle
octagon
triangle
To extend from one side of something to the other side is to (a) something. A bridge does this over a river.
