Stable Structure Vocabulary

What is the ability of a structure to remain balanced and resist toppling over?

• Strength

• Stability

• Load

• Compression

What is the weight or force that a structure must support called?

• Base

• Beam

• Load

• Frame

What is a long, sturdy piece of material that helps support a structure?

• Column

• Beam

• Truss

• Joint

What is the bottom part of a structure that supports the rest of it?

• Base

• Frame

• Arch

• Design

What is a vertical support that helps hold up a structure?

• Beam

• Column

• Truss

• Joint

What is the main supporting structure of a building or object, often made of connected beams or bars?

• Frame

• Foundation

• Arch

• Material

What is the solid base that supports a structure, often made of concrete or other strong materials?

• Frame

• Foundation

• Base

• Truss

What is the ability of a structure to withstand forces without breaking or collapsing?

• Stability

• Strength

• Stiffness

• Balance

What is a force that pushes or squeezes parts of a structure together?

• Tension

• Compression

• Force

• Load

What is a framework of beams that forms a rigid structure, often used in bridges and roofs?

• Truss

• Beam

• Column

• Joint