Structural System Forces (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Force equilibrium
Force equilibrium
All forces balanced - structure remains stable
Newton's law of motion
Newton's law of motion
Every action has equal & opposite reaction
3 structure types by force travel
3 structure types by force travel
Solid, skeletal, surface
Compressive structures
Compressive structures
Push building elements together
Post and beam system
Post and beam system
Two upright pillars supporting horizontal beam
Tensile structures
Tensile structures
Elements stretched rather than compressed
Truss structures
Truss structures
Straight elements in triangular patterns
Strut
Strut
Resists compression (pushing forces)
Tie
Tie
Resists tension (pulling forces)
Vector active systems
Vector active systems
Short, straight elements using triangular strength