Force - A Push or a Pull, Internal Force - A Force that acts from within , External Force - Force that acts on an object that acts on the outside of a structure, Shear - A force that pushes in opposite directions, Torsion - A force in a twisting motion, Tension - A stretching force that expands or lengthens, Compression - A force that squeezes or compresses an object, Sensor - A device that can device or detect certain condition, Ergonomics - The study of how furniture can be changed for comfort and efficiency, Symmetry - When an object is the same on both sides., Aesthetics - The beauty and artistic of something, Static load - Something that doesn't change shape, size and position., Dynamic load - A force that can change when acting on a structure, Line of Symmetry - A imaginary line in the middle of a symmetrical structure, Suspension Bridge - A bridge that uses cables and beams to support the load of the bridge, Beam Bridge - A simple bridge that is made of a horizontal beam supported by pillars, Arch Bridge - This bridge uses a semi-circle to support the load, Truss Bridge - Similar to a beam bridge except this one uses triangles and braces, Form - The shape, size, and materials of a structure, Function - The structures ability to do something, FormFollowsFunction - The shape of a structure should relate to its purpose,

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