Structural System Forces (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What principle ensures buildings remain stable under various loads?
What principle ensures buildings remain stable under various loads?
Force equilibrium
Which classification describes forces passing through solid mass?
Which classification describes forces passing through solid mass?
Solid structures
What are the three primary structural force systems?
What are the three primary structural force systems?
Compressive, tensile, truss
Which is the simplest form of compressive structure?
Which is the simplest form of compressive structure?
Post and beam
What type of structure works primarily with stretching forces?
What type of structure works primarily with stretching forces?
Tensile structures
Why are truss structures economical to construct?
Why are truss structures economical to construct?
They use materials efficiently
What characterises form active systems?
What characterises form active systems?
Non-rigid, flexible systems
Which shape strength do vector active systems utilise?
Which shape strength do vector active systems utilise?
Triangular arrangements
What does a strut resist in a structure?
What does a strut resist in a structure?
Compression
What forces can surface active systems resist?
What forces can surface active systems resist?
Tension, compression & shear