D.3 Structures and Materials Flashcards

(20 cards)

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What is a structure? / Qu’est-ce qu’une structure ?

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An object built for a specific purpose. / Objet construit pour un but précis.

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What is a natural structure? / Qu’est-ce qu’une structure naturelle ?

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A structure made by nature. / Structure créée par la nature.

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What is a human-made structure? / Qu’est-ce qu’une structure humaine ?

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A structure built by people. / Structure construite par les humains.

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What is a material? / Qu’est-ce qu’un matériau ?

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Substance used to build structures. / Substance utilisée pour construire des structures.

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What is a property of a material? / Qu’est-ce qu’une propriété d’un matériau ?

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Characteristic that affects its use. / Caractéristique qui affecte son utilisation.

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What is strength? / Qu’est-ce qu’une résistance ?

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Ability to withstand force without breaking. / Capacité à résister à une force sans casser.

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What is flexibility? / Qu’est-ce qu’une flexibilité ?

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Ability to bend without breaking. / Capacité à se plier sans casser.

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What is elasticity? / Qu’est-ce qu’une élasticité ?

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Ability to return to original shape after deformation. / Capacité à retrouver forme originale après déformation.

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What is hardness? / Qu’est-ce qu’une dureté ?

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Resistance to scratching or indentation. / Résistance aux rayures ou indentations.

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What is durability? / Qu’est-ce qu’une durabilité ?

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How long a material lasts under normal use. / Durée de vie d’un matériau sous usage normal.

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What is load? / Qu’est-ce qu’une charge ?

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Weight or force supported by a structure. / Poids ou force supporté par une structure.

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What is compression? / Qu’est-ce qu’une compression ?

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Force that squeezes a material. / Force qui comprime un matériau.

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What is tension? / Qu’est-ce qu’une tension ?

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Force that stretches a material. / Force qui étire un matériau.

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What is bending? / Qu’est-ce qu’une flexion ?

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Force causing a structure to curve. / Force qui fait courber une structure.

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What is torsion? / Qu’est-ce qu’une torsion ?

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Twisting force on a structure. / Force de torsion sur une structure.

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What is shear? / Qu’est-ce qu’un cisaillement ?

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Force that causes layers of a material to slide. / Force qui fait glisser les couches d’un matériau.

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What is a beam? / Qu’est-ce qu’une poutre ?

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Structural element that resists bending. / Élément structurel qui résiste à la flexion.

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What is an arch? / Qu’est-ce qu’un arc ?

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Curved structure that distributes weight. / Structure courbée qui répartit le poids.

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What is a truss? / Qu’est-ce qu’une ferme ?

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Framework of triangles for support. / Armature triangulaire pour support.

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Why study structures and materials? / Pourquoi étudier les structures et matériaux ?

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To design safe and effective buildings and tools. / Pour concevoir des bâtiments et outils sûrs et efficaces.