Structures and Forces
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This Structures and Forces page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, quizzes, flashcards and notes, from what a force is to tension, compression and types of artificial structures. It's built for school students revising the topic and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 80 resources here, including more than 70 mind maps, 3 quizzes and some flashcards, almost all at secondary level. Open a mind map, test yourself with a quiz, then make your own.
Top Structures and Forces resources
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Mind map STRUCTURAL FORCES Bibliografia: V.Ryan (2002) Structural forces, taken from: http://www.technologystudent.com/forcmom/dkforce...
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44 questionsStructures and Force TOPICS 6-7 What is the force that resists or works against the movement of two surfaces rubbing together.
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30 cardsUntitled
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11 cardsFlash cards for forces in DT Its all in the title.
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Mind map Forces and structures
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Mind map Solution considerations
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Mind map Artificial strucutures
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Mind map STRUCTURES
Quizzes
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44 questionsStructures and Force TOPICS 6-7 What is the force that resists or works against the movement of two surfaces rubbing together.
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12 questionsscience unit c It is a force that is applied on a structure by something else. This is called...
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6 questionsUntitled
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1 questionsUntitled What is a shell structure?
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About Structures and Forces
GoConqr OriginalWhat the resources cover
Most of this unit is mind maps, and they fall into two broad groups: forces, and structures. The force maps explain a force as a push or pull that can change an object's movement or shape. They also separate external forces from internal ones.
The structure maps describe a structure as a set of elements that keeps its shape and size without deforming when forces act on it. Many then move on to natural and artificial structures, and to static and dynamic loads.
Where to start
Begin with the mind map STRUCTURAL FORCES. It links balance, stability and resistance to the forces a structure must support. Next, open Forces for the push-and-pull idea, then Stresses caused by forces, which covers tension, compression and torsion, and how a structure resists change.
After that, try Forces and structures. It looks at strengthening beams and frames, and at strong forms built from triangles, arches, boxes, cylinders, corrugation or castellation.
Types of structure
Several maps are titled with types of artificial structures. The map called STRUCTURES lists four types: suspended, truss, frame and mass structures. It also covers strength, rigidity and equilibrium as conditions for a strong structure. Because there are many maps with similar titles, skim a few and keep the ones that match your own course wording.
Using quizzes, maps and flashcards together
- Read a map and say each branch aloud without looking.
- Take the quiz Structures and Force TOPICS 6-7. It asks about friction, stability and material failure when something bends too far.
- Check the deck Flash cards for forces in DT for terms such as shear force, bending force, torsion, reinforcement and lamination.
- Go back to any map where an answer felt shaky.
Where this unit fits
Structures and Forces sits in the Systems and Structures strand of Design and technology. The materials here suit school students working on structures and forces, and teachers who want something ready to share.
When you are ready, pick one map, take the quiz and then build a set of flashcards in your own words.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with the mind map STRUCTURAL FORCES. It introduces balance, stability and resistance, and asks what a force is. Then move to Forces and Stresses caused by forces, which cover push and pull, tension, compression and torsion. Those three give a clear base before you try the quiz.
Is there a quiz on this page?
Yes. There are 3 quizzes. One is Structures and Force TOPICS 6-7, with questions on friction, what stable means and how a material fails when bent too far. It works well after you have read two or three of the mind maps.
What do the flashcards cover?
The deck Flash cards for forces in DT lists key terms: forces, stress, tension force, compression force, shear force, bending force and torsion. It also includes reinforcement, lamination, interfacings and webbing. There are other decks too, including ones on structure and stability and on form and function.
Are these resources free, and who made them?
Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you create your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
Who are these resources for?
They are for school students and teachers. Almost all of the material is at secondary level, so it suits students working on structures and forces in Design and technology. Teachers can use the maps and decks as ready-made starting points for lessons or revision.
Why are there so many maps called Structures?
Many different contributors made maps on the same topic, so several share similar titles such as STRUCTURES or Types of artificial structures. Each one is organised a little differently. Open two or three and compare them, then keep the one that matches how you are taught.