Structural Forces (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards

Pushing, pulling, twisting, or shearing action with direction and intensity

$F = M \times A$ (Mass × Acceleration)

Force applied per unit area of material

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

Compression, tension, torsion, shear

Internal displacement within material when stress applied

Pushing force pressing towards centre of structural member

Structural member under compression

Pulling force acting in opposite directions along member length

Structural member in tension (cable or solid beam)