Structures

• Why is it important for companies to find out what consumers want?

  Be:

  • long-term success
  • ensures relevance and customer satisfaction
  • allows proactive changes and positioning as industry leaders
• How might the importance of companies trying to find what consumers want influence the design and appearance of a structure and the materials?

  Could be:

  • leading to eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs
  • influences clean lines and open spaces
• What things might a company want to make sure when considering the constructions of a new structure that consumers might not consider?

  be:

  • navigating building codes and zoning regulations
  • accounting environmental impact assessments
  • sourcing construction materials
• What is Ergonomics?

  be:

  • scientific discipline focusing on designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction
  • enhances human well-being and system performance
• What are some advantages of symmetry?

  be:

  • More aesthetically pleasing
  • Easier to construct
  • Optimal use of materials
  • simplifies analysis of structures
• What is a thrust line?

  be:

  • Imaginary line that Represents force direction on an object.

  
• What is the centre of gravity?

  the point in an object where the distribution of weight is equal in all directions

  
• What is the force of gravity?

  The force of gravity is the force that pulls all objects towards the centre of the Earth.
• What is tension?

  tension is a pulling force that act from the opposite sides
• What is torsion?

  A twisting of a structure that is perpendicular to the axis of the structure
• What is compression?

  The reduction in size or volume of a material due to the application of a force.
• What is magnitude?

  distance or quantity.
• What is the point of application in physics?

  the point of the force acting on an object.

  
• What is the plane of application?

  imaginary plane along which a force is applied

  
• What is a structure?

  A structure is something that is built for a specific function