Frame Structures:
Structures that are made of many pieces joined together in a variety of ways. Shape is an important consideration when designing a strong frame structure. Can you think of an important shape that frame structures use constantly???
One example is a house or building. When building and designing a building, especially one with several floors, you have to consider the weight of the structure itself. The highlighted parts of the frame structures below are known as LOAD BEARING WALLS. These are parts of frame structures that are meant to bear weight to help keep the structure up.
Structures that are made of many pieces joined together in a variety of ways. Shape is an important consideration when designing a strong frame structure. Can you think of an important shape that frame structures use constantly???
One example is a house or building. When building and designing a building, especially one with several floors, you have to consider the weight of the structure itself. The highlighted parts of the frame structures below are known as LOAD BEARING WALLS. These are parts of frame structures that are meant to bear weight to help keep the structure up.
Shell structures are structures that are hollow and usually hold something inside. The shape of the shell structure is extremely important when considering its function and strength. Take an egg for example:
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