The parts of a product that resist loads, such as the shell, framework, or solid structure, helping it maintain strength and stability.
Types of Forces Acting on Structures
Tension
Definition
Tension (force)
A pulling or stretching force that acts to extend a material.
A rope in a tug of war is under tension (forbes)
Compression
Definition
Compression (force)
A force that squeezes a material or causes it to shorten.
The legs of a chair under compression when someone sits (pngtree)
Shear
Definition
Shear (force)
Two equal and opposite forces acting on an object that are not aligned, creating a cutting effect.
Scissors cutting paper is example of shear force (smithsonian)
Torsion
Definition
Torsion (force)
A twisting force.
A screwdriver in use is an example of torsion
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Structural Systems
A structural system is the arrangement of parts in a product that resist loads and provide strength and stability. These can include:
Shell structures: Thin, curved surfaces like car bodies or eggshells.
Framework structures: Networks of beams and columns like bridges or towers.
Solid structures: Massive, solid forms like dams or walls.
AnalogyThink of a structural system like a skeleton in a body - it holds everything together and supports weight.
ExampleA bicycle frame is a structural system that uses a combination of triangulation and tubular elements to provide strength while remaining lightweight.
DefinitionStructural SystemThe parts of a product that resist loads, such as the shell, framework, or solid structure, helping it maintain strength and stability.
NoteUnderstanding the structural system of a product helps designers ensure it can withstand the forces it will encounter in use.
