Review Sheet for Chapter 4 Test

Chapter 4 Structures Review Sheet

Study the following terms and concepts in order to be successful when writing the test.

1. Classification of Structures
1. Form: solid, frame, shell, combination
2. Function: what it’s designed to do
3. Construction: How it’s made and with what materials

2. Classification of Form
1. Solid
2. Frame
3. Shell
4. Combination

3. Forces: A force is any push or pull.
1. Internal and External Forces

                                                              i.      External forces: gravity, wind, people

                                                            ii.      Internal forces: tension, compression, shear, torsion

2. Describing Forces

                                                              i.      Point and plane of application

                                                            ii.      Magnitude

                                                          iii.      Direction

4. Loads: Total load = static + dynamic loads
1. Static load
2. Dynamic load

5. Preventing Failure
1. Using Risk Management

                                                              i.      Ignore the risk

                                                            ii.      Avoid the risk

                                                          iii.      Design for the risk

2. Designing for Loads

3. Designing for Safety

                                                              i.      The Ontario Building Code

                                                            ii.      The Ontario Fire Code

4. Designing for Efficiency

5. Sensors