Structures

4. structures that have an outside layer of material that holds the object together
5. point around which the mass is evenly distributed
8. pushing force
10. structures comprised of one solid piece of material
11. structures that have a supporting framework comprised of parts fastened together
14. tension, compression, torsion, shear
15. twisting force
17. temporary loads that the structure was designed to withstand

1. forces applied to a structure
2. a framework such as rafters or posts
3. a push or a pull that either changes an object's shape or the position of an object
6. caused by earthquakes, wind storms, rain, snow and temperature change
7. sliding force
9. state of being stable
10. state of being strong
12. permanent and do not change over time.
13. a long, sturdy, squared piece of timber or metal spanning an opening
16. pulling force