STRUCTURES

STRUCTURES

1. STRUCTURE OF AN OBJECT

   • Suspended structures
     • Suspenders attached to sturdy supports
     • Cables
   • Frame structure
     • Formed by columns and beams
   • Mass structures
     • Solid
     • Sturdy
     • Heavy
   • Truss structures
     • Composed of bars

2. CONDITIONS FOR STRONG STRUCTURES

   • Equilibrium
   • Stabilty
     • Elements that encrease stability
       • Stable
       • Centre of gravity
   • Rigidity
     • Elements that encrease rigidity
       • Trussing
       • Sections
       • Brace
       • Stay cables

3. TYPES OF STRESS

   • Compression
   • Shear
   • Bending
   • Tension
   • Torsion