Structures and Forces Unit Test

Name ____________________________________ Class # ______ Date____________________

Matching
1. Match the following terms with their correct definition [1 mark each]

a. Aesthetics

b. Newton

c. Centre of gravity

d. Internal forces

e. External forces

____ An object is balanced when it is supported at this imaginary point

____ A force that is applied on a structure by something else (gravity,
mass, weight).

____ A force that is within the structure itself (tension, compression,
shear)

____ The beauty of an objects appearance.

____ The standard unit for measuring force.

Multiple Choice: CIRCLE the correct response [1 mark each]
2. Two examples of manufactured (human-made) solid structures are
a. Bricks and cement pillars
b. Mountain and tree trunk
c. Snail shell and birds nest

3. The effect of a force depends on three factors. What are they?
a. magnitude, direction, location
b. twist, push, pull
c. gravity, friction, height

4. What are the two ways to make a structure more balanced?
a. Increase its weight, add stronger materials
b. Increase the width of the base, place most of the mass closer to the ground
c. Decrease the width of the base, place most of the mass further from the ground

5. Two examples of a dynamic load would be
a. Pillars, concrete
b. Trees, a staircase
c. People walking, moving cars

6. The strongest shape for frame structures would be
a. Circles
b. Squares
c. Triangles
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7. What are three environmental factors that architects need to take into account when building a
structure?
a. Climate, terrain, earthquake risk
b. Structural stress, fatigue, failure
c. Heat, temperature, and humidity

8. There are four ways to strengthen existing materials. The process of material into wave-like ridges or
folds is called
a. Lamination
b. Corrugation
c. Strengthening component arrangements

Short Answer: Answer each question in FULL.
9. List and explain the three types of internal forces. Draw a diagram for each type. [3 marks]








10. Describe the two types of joints (fixed joints and mobile joints), and give one example of each type.
[4 marks]







11. Draw and label the two complementary forces on a beam bridge, and another drawing showing the
complimentary forces on a cantilever. [4 marks = 2 marks per drawing]

Structures and Forces Unit Test

Name ____________________________________ Class # ______ Date____________________

Matching
1. Match the following terms with their correct image/definition [1 mark each]

a. Shear


b. Newton


c. Centre of gravity


d. Tension


e. Internal forces


f. Compression


g. External forces

h. Aesthetics

____ An object is balanced when it is supported at this imaginary point



____

____ A force that is within the structure itself (tension, compression,
shear)


____




____ The standard unit for measuring force.

____ A force that is applied on a structure by something else (gravity,
mass, weight).


____



____ The beauty of an objects looks



Grade: /23
Multiple Choice: CIRCLE the correct response [1 mark each]
2. Two examples of manufactured (human-made) solid structures are
a. Bricks and cement pillars
b. Mountain and tree trunk
c. Snail shell and birds nest

3. The effect of a force depends on three factors. What are they?
a. magnitude, direction, location
b. twist, push, pull
c. gravity, friction, height

4. What are the two ways to make a structure more balanced?
a. Increase its weight, add stronger materials
b. Increase the width of the base, place most of the mass closer to the ground
c. Decrease the width of the base, place most of the mass further from the ground

5. Two examples of a dynamic load would be
a. Pillars, concrete
b. Trees, a staircase
c. People walking, moving cars

6. The strongest shape for frame structures would be
a. Circles
b. Squares
c. Triangles

7. What are three environmental factors that architects need to take into account when building a
structure?
a. Climate, terrain, earthquake risk
b. Structural stress, fatigue, failure
c. Heat, temperature, and humidity

8. There are four ways to strengthen existing materials. The process of material into wave-like ridges or
folds is called
a. Lamination
b. Corrugation
c. Strengthening component arrangements


Short Answer: Answer each question in FULL.
9. Describe the two types of joints (fixed joints and mobile joints), and give one example of each type.
[4 marks]
Fixed joints:

o Example:

Movable joints:

o Example:


10. Draw and label the two complementary forces on a bending beam bridge, and another drawing
showing the complimentary forces on a bending cantilever. [4 marks = 2 marks per drawing]