Structural Forces (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards

Push, pull, twist or shear action with direction and intensity

$F = m \times a$ (Mass × Acceleration)

$1\text{ kg} \times 1\text{ m/sec}^2$

$f = \frac{P}{A}$ (force per area)

Internal displacement in material when stress applied

Pushing force towards centre of structural member

Pulling force stretching material from centre

Two forces in opposite directions at one point

Twisting force along longitudinal axis

Strut=compression member; Tie=tension member