We have detected that Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The dynamic nature of our site means that Javascript must be enabled to function properly. Please read our terms and conditions for more information.

Next up

structures and forces

Description

Mind Map on structures and forces, created by Zoyaan on 10/12/2013.

Mind Map by Zoyaan, updated more than 1 year ago

	Created by Zoyaan about 12 years ago

257

1

Resource summary

structures and forces

form
1. Form is the basic shape of a structure.
function
1. A function is the job that the structure does.
forces
1. A force is a push or pull on a structure.
2. point of application
  1. The force meets the structure.
3. plane of application
  1. The side of the structure affected by the force
Types of Structures
1. Natural Structure
  1. structures made by nature and not by humans. Eg.cave
  2. natural
2. Man made structures.
  1. structures influenced by human beings.eg.bridges.
  2. soild structure
    1. solid structures are solid all the way.
  3. man made
3. Frame structure
  1. A frame is made of parts fastened together.
4. shell structure
  1. Shell have space in them and are most strong.
5. combination sturcture
  1. They combine shell,frame and solid structures.
Types of forces
1. External
  1. Forces come from outside. Eg. wind
  2. Static load
    1. The effect of gravity on a structure.
  3. Dynamic load
    1. Moving load acting on a structure.
2. Internal
  1. One part of a structure acting on another. Eg.roof on a house
  2. compression
    1. force pressing on something
  3. shear
    1. force pushing in opposite direction
  4. tension
    1. force that stretches apart.
  5. torsion
    1. force that twists.
Design for forces on a bridge.
Design a structure for loads.
Design a structure for safety.
Sensors
1. light sensors
2. temperature sensors
3. sound sensors
Interesting structures of the world:

Show full summary Hide full summary

Want to create your own Mind Maps for free with GoConqr? Learn more.

Similar