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What type of structure consists of a thin, curved surface that resists load primarily through its shape and distribution of forces?
9. What type of structure consists of a thin, curved surface that resists load primarily through its shape and distribution of forces?
- Trusses
- Cables
- Arches
- Surface Structures
Answer
The correct answer is: D) Surface Structures
Explanation
Surface structures are slender, curving structural components that get their strength from the way stresses are applied to their surface and from their form. Vaults, shells, and domes are a few examples.