structures and mechanisms

STRUCTURES & MECHANISMS

Concept.

technological object

built to withstand

weight

forces

qualities

light

stable

resistant

types

lattice

beams that intersec

triangular

light and resistant

supported by cables

laminars

car body

massive

heavy and wide

Domed

arches, vaults &domes

forces

Compression

traction

bending

secondary

torsion

shear

materials (must be)

reasonably priced

resistant

light

resistance

Key: Spreding the load

examples

Arch

vault

dome

vertical structures

forces they endure

solution

create good fundation

control distribution

reinforce structure