Structures

Structures

1. What are they? A structure is a set of elements that allow it to mantain its shape and size without deforming when forces act on it.

   • Functions
     • Mantain the form
     • Resist external forces
     • Protect objects
     • Support weigth (loads)
       • Static loads (its weight...)
       • Dynamic loads (wind, rain, people...)
       • These loads cause a serie of efforts:
         • Traction
         • Compression
         • Flexion
         • Shear or cut
         • Torsion

2. Natural structures (rocks, mountains...)

3. Artificial structures (buildings, the body of a car...)

4. They can be...

5. The elements that form a structure are:

   • Beam
   • Tight
   • Foundation
   • Pilar or column
   • Square
   • Brace

6. They have to be...

   • Resistent
     • (triangulation)
   • Stable

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