STRUCTURES,
STRENGTH,
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About Us Hey, our names are Tyler Weikum and Brodie Guraluick, and we chose the project based on “structures.” We're 15 years old, in grade 9 and go to Ogema School in Ogema, Saskatchewan. |
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Information Grade Category: 7-9 Team Size: 2 Subject Area: Engineering Project Type: Experimental Language: English Software Tools Use: StarOffice 7, Microsoft Paint, Corel WordPerfect 12 Hardware Tools Used: Digital Camera Source of the Idea: Science Class Awards Won: 2003/2004 - 3rd place
What is a Structure? A structure is the part of an object that allows that object to support a load. For example, a structure is the metal beams and columns that make up the skeleton of a building. Sometimes, the structure is visible and sometimes the structure is hidden under other materials. The overall shape of a structure has a regular geometric shape (a ladder is a rectangle in overall shape). The overall shape of the structure determines how difficult it is to fall over. Structures with wide bases tend to be more stable and more still than other structures with narrow bases. When a large structure is looked at closely, smaller structures can be seen within it. Most often, those smaller structures are triangular in shape because triangular shapes are very strong and stable.
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