Forces and Structures

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Across
  1. 2. the result of the forces acting in opposite directions of each other
  2. 4. the result of forces squeezing together
  3. 5. the material's ability to bend and move without distortion or damage
  4. 6. a bridge using to cables to hold a bridge in place from above
  5. 7. (2 words) structures made of parts connected in a set arrangement like the Eiffel Tower
  6. 8. the pulling apart of a structure
  7. 9. a twisting force
  8. 10. the most simple bridge to build
  9. 13. (3 words) the point through which gravity will act on an object
  10. 15. (2 words) the force in stretched matter that allows it to return to its original shape
  11. 16. strengthens a bridge with members to compose a rigid framework
Down
  1. 1. efficiency (2 words) maximum mass divided by mass of structure
  2. 2. (2 words) structures made of solid pieces of strong material
  3. 3. (2 words) structures moulded into a shape that provides strength and stability, relying on curves or arches.
  4. 11. an arrow showing the direction of the force
  5. 12. (3 words) the area of a tower where the centre of gravity needs to remain
  6. 14. the measure of how much load a structure can sustain.