FORCES AND STRUCTURES Force - the influence that tends to change the speed and direction of a stationary or a moving body. External Forces Internal Forces
There are 3 types of Internal forces. 1. Compression. 2. Tension. 3 There are 3 types of Internal forces 1. Compression 2. Tension 3. Shear
COMPRESSION - pushing or squeezing force TENSION – pulling or stretching force SHEAR - two parallel opposite forces applied at same point - causes tearing
Lets look at some examples of these internal forces in our daily lives
Tension
Tension
Tension
Tension
Tension
Compression
Compression
Compression
Compression
Shearing
Complementary Force