Across
- 1. This is the type of load on a structure by the objects that it supports, such as people, furniture, vehicles, etc.
- 3. The point at which the stress in a material exceeds its ability to behave elastically and will not recover to its original form.
- 8. This is the measure of how much a material deforms under stress and is typically shown with a material stretching.
- 9. This is the basic unit of force.
- 10. This is the measure of internal force within a body, defined as the amount of force per unit area.
- 11. An influence that causes a body to change its speed, direction or shape.
- 12. A structural member that is typically horizontal and is designed to resist bending.
- 15. An axial force in the "pushing" or "squashing" sense, opposite of tension.
- 17. This is the effect (and type of force) caused by a pair of opposing parallel forces.
- 18. This is the point of support for a beam.
- 19. A force causing twisting of an object.
Down
- 2. The change in shape resulting from the application of a force or load, and is typically done using the bending of beams.
- 4. The force on a structure resulting from the weight of the structure itself.
- 5. A vertical member designed to resist a direct compression, such as the weight of an object.
- 6. The part of a structure that transfer the forces of the object into the ground.
- 7. A system of components devised to support loads and/or resist forces.
- 8. The state in which a building or structure can operate properly.
- 13. This is the ability of a structure to maintain its shape or position with variations in applied load.
- 14. A structure composed of straight members connected in triangles, requiring no bending resistance.
- 16. The distance between the centers of supports for a beam or truss.