STRUCTURES

STRUCTURES

1. TRACTION

   • When forces try to sretch the body on which they act.

2. COMPRESSION

   • Effort that appears when forces try to stetch the body.

3. FLEXION

   • The forces try to bend the element on which they are applied.

4. TORSION

   • The forces try to twist the element on which they act.

5. SHEARING OR CUTTING

   • The forces act like the two edges of a scissor :very close together ,one up and one down , trying to cut objects.