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Structures_CC2 Cartridge Description:
Introduction: what is a structure?
Frame structures
Shell structures
Combination of frame and shell structures
Stone structures
Brick and block structures
Concrete structures
Composites
Loads
Forces:
compression
tension
torsion
shear
bending
Structural sections
Physical and chemical properties, and characteristics of materials used in structures
Support and reinforcement of structures
Equilibrium
Centre of gravity
Moments
Force diagrams
parallelogram of forces
triangle of forces
Testing structures
Interactive Exercises: exploring the qualities of structures / calculations / interpreting numeric information.
Order
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Also available as a Windows installer package for use with PCs
and non-VLE computer networks.
Windows installer package
The Structures (Windows installer) package is available with a Single User Licence for use at home on a stand-alone PC, and with a Site Licence for use in schools and colleges.
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The screen shots illustrate how animations are used on text pages to illustrate topics.
Detailed animations explain processes such as the hand lay-up of GRP.
Learning Objectives
Students will learn that:
there are various types of structures, including frame structures, shell structures, combination of frame and shell structures, and structures made from bricks, blocks, stone and composites
each structural type and each building material has its own specific technology
loads and other forces act on structures, including compression, tension, torsion, shear, bending forces
each material has specific chemical and physical properties
materials used to build structures can be reinforced and strengthened in various ways, including using structural sections and composites
equilibrium, moments, centre of gravity and force diagrams are used when designing structures
a safety factor is calculated into the design of structures
materials and components are fixed by temporary and permanent ways by:
electric arc welding
soldering and brazing
riveting
nuts and bolts
adhesives
solid timber is very absorbent at its ends
the end of solid timber has "end grain"
gluing to end grain results in a weak joint
the aim of a wood joint is to:
glue to the sides of timber whenever possible
include a mechanical joint
joints are designed for particular purposes
there are a range of standard joints that are adapted for specific purposes.
With regard to safety, students will learn:
safety rules
designer's safety responsibility
risk assessment
safety rules and defined procedures
hazard warnings and instructions
safe materials
safe storage of materials
tool safety
safety features on tools
safe working practices
safe working area
product safety
to write risk assessments.
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