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This material, made by mixingite with aggregite and water, forms the backbone of modern skyscrapers and bridges worldwide.
- Concrete
- Steel
- Timber
- Masonry
When you push down on a diving board before jumping, the board experiences this type of internal force that causes it to curve.
- Tension
- Bending
- Shear
- Torsion
The vertical structural elements that transfer loads from floors and roofs down to a building's foundation are called these.
- Beams
- Joists
- Columns
- Trusses
This horizontal structural element spans between supports and carries floor loads, often made of wood, steel, or reinforced concrete.
- Beam
- Column
- Footing
- Pier
The underground part of a building that spreads its weight across the soil to prevent sinking is known by this term.
- Column
- Girder
- Wall
- Foundation
When you pull on both ends of a rope in a tug-of-war, the rope experiences this type of stress trying to stretch it apart.
- Compression
- Tension
- Torsion
- Bending
When you squeeze a sponge between your hands, it experiences this type of stress that makes it smaller.
- Compression
- Tension
- Shear
- Bending
This alloy of iron and carbon, known for its high strength and ability to be welded, is the most common metal in building frames.
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Steel
- Bronze
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