Structures Strength and Stability

StabilityWhen a structure is ability to remain it’s balance with or when another force is acting on it.

Centre of GravityThe middle of an object were all the mass is centred in one point, all balanced and equal from all directions.

BeamA straight across horizontal structure that is made for supporting the mass of another structure or object.

I-beamA horizontal beam that from the end looks like an “I”.

Corrugation The multiple folds that are in some materials add more strength to structure, for protection from things like rain.

Cantilever

When a beam is attached, supported at only one end of it.

Truss-When a series of triangles form together for strength and form

ArchWhen supporting a mass, it is curved and spread out for space for more strength.

DomeA shell structure that it almost like a half of a ball, with unique ways of looking.

 

Structural failureWhen a structure fails to support the load/mass that expected. Losing the ability, or lost.