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STRUCTURES (MAN-MADE STRUCTURES (SUSPENDED STRUCTURES (uses cables. When…

- - - - capacity to bear tensions without breaking. Depends on shape and material
        
        Type of material, quantity and shape
    - - small deformations
        
        Shape
        
        Compression
        
        thick elements to avoid bucking.
        
        Traction
        
        Section bigger and tighten
        
        Bending
        
        breadth smaller and more material on the top an bottom.
        
        RIGID JOINTS
        
        Rebar frameworks
        
        Corbelling
        
        TRIANGULATION
        
        The structures with a triangle are more resistant than a one without
    - - remain upright and not fall over. Centre of gravity centred over its base and close to the ground.
        
        Widen its base
        
        Brace it
        
        Bury the bottom section in the ground
        
        Centre the weight in the lowest part. Extra weight