Forces, Mechanisms and Structures (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Quizzes
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What does tension force do to a material in wooden structures?
What does tension force do to a material in wooden structures?
Tries to stretch or lengthen it
Where is compression force particularly important in wooden structures?
Where is compression force particularly important in wooden structures?
In columns or pillars
What does shear force cause in a material?
What does shear force cause in a material?
Parts to slide past each other
How does torsion force impact beams and rafters?
How does torsion force impact beams and rafters?
Causes them to twist around their axis
What forces do mortise and tenon joints combat?
What forces do mortise and tenon joints combat?
Shear and tension
What can happen if shear forces are ignored in a bridge?
What can happen if shear forces are ignored in a bridge?
It can sway and eventually fall
What happens if torsion is not considered in circular columns?
What happens if torsion is not considered in circular columns?
It weakens their ability to hold shape
Which forces do dovetail joints resist?
Which forces do dovetail joints resist?
Tension and shear
What can neglecting forces in design lead to?
What can neglecting forces in design lead to?
Structural failures
What standards help ensure beams can handle expected forces?
What standards help ensure beams can handle expected forces?
Load-span tables
Which techniques reduce the effects of excessive force?
Which techniques reduce the effects of excessive force?
Lamination, metal brackets, joint designs
Where do forces play a particularly significant role?
Where do forces play a particularly significant role?
At the joints