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What are the Pros and Cons of Mass Structures?
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Pros: Held In place by own weight, losing small parts has little effect, can be eroded for a long period of time.
Cons: Not always solid, High Price, Takes a long time to constuct
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What are the Pros and Cons of Frame Structures?
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Pros: Low cost, Faster to build, Less material/ weight loss
Cons: Easily Breakable,Requires reinforcments
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What are the Pros and Cons of Shell Structures?
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Pros: Hollow inside, use few materials
Cons: One small weakness can destroy it
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Whats the difference between natural and man-made structures? Give 3 examples.
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Natural Structures are NOT made by people and are naturally occuring. Natural structures ARE made by people and are modelled after natural structures. Ex.) Caves, Homes, Tree stumps.
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Define Function.
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The main purpose of a structure.
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Define Design.
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The materials, shape and size of a structure.
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Define Aesthetics.
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A type of philosophy which studies beauty; Properties that make an object pleasing.
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Can you layer weak materials to make them stronger?
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Yes, you can.
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What is the advantage of using composite materials?
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Make materials stronger.
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What is a ridgid joint?
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A ridgid joint is a joint that does not allow movement.
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What is a mobile joint?
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A mobile joint is a joint that allows movement.
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How many materials can be joined?
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Interlocking joints can be joined through welding or soldering.
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Define Load.
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The weight carried by a structure.
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Define Live Load.
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The force(s) that act in or on a structure.
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Define Compression.
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A force that squeezes or compacts a material.
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