Engineering Structures

2. A network of beams and triangles, often used in roofs
5. A twisting force
7. A __________ force changes as people or things move across the structure.
9. A length of material used horizontally to support a load
10. A beam supported only at one end.
11. Making a structure based on a natural structure
12. Structures can be manufactured or _________.
14. This type of structure is a thin carefully shaped layer with a hollow curved shape
16. The standard unit to measure force. Named after famous scientist.
18. The Dingle Tower lions are examples of _________ structures

1. A __________force does not change.
3. A structure built around a network of strong materials that support each other
4. A force that pulls downward
6. When a beam bends, one side of it is under compression and the other side is under ______.
8. A tool used to measure force
10. An internal pushing/squishing force
13. A curved structure that is used to support loads, this shape can increase the strength of a material
15. What do engineers wear to remind them of the Pont de Quebec and the importance of safety
17. One of the strongest shapes to use in construction
19. A structure that looks like the top part of an egg