Chapter 1 - Unit 2

Question 1

What is an electric pylon (1)

Answer 1

Electric cables carrying high-voltage electricity to consumers in the country

Question 2

What is triangulation (2)

Answer 2

Its to make structures ridgid and to prevent collapsing

Question 3

What is a brace (3)

Answer 3

• A memeber added diagonally
• When it forms 2 triangles in a structure
• to brace a structure is called triangulation

Question 4

Can any other shape make a structure ridgid besides a triangle

Answer 4

Nope 👎

Question 5

How do pylons resist torsion force caused by wind? (1)

Answer 5

Trough fitting members crossed inside called cross-bracing