Structures and Forces
af Alvin Ang
1. Applying force
1.1. When we apply force to an object, we need to look at different factors.
1.2. Magnitude, direction, point of application, and plane of application
2. Types of forces
2.1. Both internal and external forces affect structures
2.2. External forces effect internal forces
2.3. Some examples of external forces are gravity, centripetal, etc.
2.4. Some internal forces are compression, tension, torsion and shear
3. Form and function
3.1. Designers need to consider function before form
3.2. Form and function affect each other
3.3. Function is what the structure's purpose and how it works
3.4. Form is how the structure looks depending on the function
4. Loads and structural design
4.1. Dynamic load
4.1.1. Other forces. i.e. Nature, people...
4.2. Static loads(dead and live load)
4.2.1. The dead load is the force of gravity acting on the structure itself
4.2.2. Live loads are the things that the structure supports. It's caused by gravity.