Forces Acting on Structures - JSS2 Basic technology Past Questions and Answers - page 1

What type of force tends to squeeze or shorten a material?

Which force causes parts of a material to slide past each other in opposite directions?

What is the primary force that stretches or elongates a material?

Which force combination results in compression on one side and tension on the opposite side of a material?

What type of force causes an object to rotate around an axis?

Which force is countered by columns and vertical members in frame structures?

In which type of structure are shear forces resisted by the structural framework?

Which force type is effectively managed by beams and cables in structures?

Shell structures distribute external forces evenly across their:

What vulnerability do shell structures have when subjected to concentrated loads?