In which structures are the stay cables often used?
suspension bridges
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How do you call the physical demands that a body or object must withstand when one or more external forces are applied to it?
stresses
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This is a type of a body stress that happens when the forces that act on it flatten it or reduce its length or thickness. It often happens when the structures need to support a weight
compression
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How do you call a vertical architectural element that is used to support the weight of a structure?
column, pillar
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How do you call a method of making weak structures stronger by giving them a triangular shape?
trussing/triangulation
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How do you call the structures that are composed of bars that from triangles and are lightweight and sturdy?
Triangulated structures
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How do you call the structures that are held in place by cables and suspenders attached to sturdy supports?
suspended structures
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This type of stress is caused by the forces that make a body twist
torsion
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Capacity of an object to bear the tensions that itโs subjected without breaking
Resistance
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Capacity of a structure to remain upright and not tip over
Stability
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How do you call the types of structures that are solid, heavy and very sturdy?
Solid structures
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What is a strength of a material?
Its ability to withstand external forces without breaking