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WEEK 1 Load path: The direction the force goes towards the ground Masonry:The craft or occupation of a mason.

Compression:To press together; force into less space Reaction force: Point load: A direct force and the path it leads.

Beam:Any of various relatively long pi eces of metal, wood, stone, etc.,manu factured or shaped especially for use a s rigid members orparts of structures or machines.

WEEK 2 Structural joint: The method in which the edges are connected.

Stability: the state or quality of being stable, firmness in position.

Tension: the act of stretching or straining, the state of being stretched or strained.

Frame:A rigid structure formed of relatively slender pieces, joi ned so as to surround sizable empty spaces ornonstructural pa nels, and generally used as a major support in building or engin eering works,machinery, furniture, etc.

Bracing: strengthening; invigorating, of, pertaining to, or serving as a brace.

Column: rigid, relatively slender, upright support, composed of relatively few pieces.

A decorative pillar, most often composed of stone and typically having a cylindrical or polygonalshaft with a capital and usually a base.

Claire, C. (n.d.). Basic structural forces. ,Bachelor of Environments, .

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