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A2 1 Mechanical and Pneumatic Control Systems
Quick questions on Structures and loading: ties, struts, triangulation and beams - CCEA A-Level Technology and Design
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State whether a member in tension is a tie or a strut. [1 mark]
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Why is a triangular framework stable while a square one is not? [2 marks]
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For a simply supported beam with a central downward load, which surface is in tension? [1 mark]
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