Structural System Forces (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Force equilibrium
Force equilibrium
All forces in structure in perfect balance
Newton's law in structures
Newton's law in structures
Every action has equal & opposite reaction
Structural logic
Structural logic
How elements of structure are organised and arranged
3 ways to classify structures by force travel
3 ways to classify structures by force travel
Solid, skeletal, and surface structures
3 primary structural force systems
3 primary structural force systems
Compressive, tensile, and truss
Compressive structures
Compressive structures
Work by pushing building elements together
Tensile structures
Tensile structures
Work with tension forces; elements are stretched
Truss structures
Truss structures
Straight elements in triangular patterns
Strut
Strut
Resists compression (pushing forces)
Tie
Tie
Resists tension (pulling forces)