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Quick questions on Structures and stability: N(A)-Level Design and Technology
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What is forces in a structure?Show answer
A structure carries loads, and the members inside it feel forces:
What is making a structure strong?Show answer
Several techniques make a structure stronger without just adding more material:
What is q1?Show answer
Name the two types of force members feel in a structure. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
State two ways to make a structure more stable. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why triangulation makes a frame stronger. [3 marks]
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