Forces Acting on Structures - JSS1 Basic technology Lesson Note

Structures are subject to various forces that act upon them, influencing their stability and integrity. These forces include compression, tension, shear, and torsion. Compression forces push or squeeze materials together, while tension forces pull them apart. Shear forces cause materials to slide past each other horizontally, and torsion forces twist or rotate materials around their axis. By comprehending how these forces interact with different types of structures, we can engineer solutions that withstand external pressures and maintain structural integrity.