Structures and Forces

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Force

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A push or pull that can cause motion.

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Solid Structure

Back

A structure made by piling up materials.

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Frame Structure

Back

A type of structure in which a skeleton of materials supports the weight of the other parts.

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Shell Structure

Back

A type of structure that derives its strength from a thin, carefully shaped outer layer of material and requires no internal frame.

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Manufactured Structure

Back

An object or structure that is made by humans.

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Natural Structure

Back

An object or structure that is not made by humans.

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Column

Back

A vertical support.

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Beam

Back

A horizontal support.

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Properties

Back

The characteristics of materials.

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Composite Material

Back

A material made up of different materials with different properties to fulfill a specific purpose.