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Flashcards by Oluwaseun Oyedele, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Oluwaseun Oyedele
almost 5 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Internal force | A force that acts within a structure. |
| Compression | A force that acts to squeeze an object or push parts within an object. |
| Tension | A force that acts to stretch and pull apart something. |
| Shear | A force that acts to push parts that are in contact with each other in opposite directions. |
| Complementary forces | When different kinds of internal forces act on a structure at the same time. |
| Arch | Supports large loads by carrying the load throughout it. |
| Beam | A flat structure that is supported at each end. |
| I-beam | Beam shaped like an i. |
| Girder/box beam | A rectangular prism-shaped beam that is hollow on the inside. |
| Truss | A framework of beams joined together to form triangles. |
| Cantilever | A beam that is supported on only one end. |
| Columns | A solid structure that stands itself. Columns can be used to support beams. |
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