Forces on Structures Review

Name the force:

The force of squeezing, flattening, or pressing on something.

• Compression

• Tension

• Buoyancy

• Gravity

Name the force:

The force caused by one surface or object rubbing against another.

• Tension

• Friction

• Compression

• Torsion

Name the force:

The force that tries to pull two objects toward each other. For example: the force that pulls us toward the Earth.

• Tension

• Torsion

• Compression

• Gravity

Name the force:

The force of something being twisted.

• Compressions

• Torsion

• Buoyancy

• Tension

Name the force:

The force of stretching.

• Tension

• Buoyancy

• Friction

• Gravity

Compression, tension, and torsion are all examples of ...

• internal forces.

• external forces.

The force that comes from the load on a structure is an ...

• internal force.

• external force.

Name the natural phenomenon:

Heavy snow, wind, and ice. The weight can cause roofs to cave in.

• Drought

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

Name the natural phenomenon:

A storm with violent winds causing large waves and flooding. Some windows are broken and trees topple.

• Earthquake

• Volcanic Eruption

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

Name the natural phenomenon:

Violent shaking of the ground. Structures flatten.

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

• Tsunami

• Drought