1.5.4 - Surface Structures
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Practice Questions
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What is a surface structure?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials are shaped in structures.
Name one material commonly used in surface structures.
💡 Hint: Consider what materials can become thin but strong.
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What is the primary way surface structures support loads?
💡 Hint: Consider how a stretched rubber band works.
True or False: Surface structures are thick and heavy.
💡 Hint: What do we mean by thin materials in structural engineering?
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Design a simple surface structure (a canopy) to protect a small area from rain. List material choices and justify their use regarding tension and compression.
💡 Hint: Think about the shapes that can best channel rain away.
A shell structure is experiencing dynamic loads due to wind. Describe how the design must adapt to handle these loads effectively.
💡 Hint: Consider how airplane wings are designed for wind resistance.
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