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21Structural system — The term structural system or frame in structural engineering refers to load resisting sub system of a structure. Structural system transfers loads through interconnected structural components or members.ee also*Body on frame *Shear wall *Double… …
22Load cell — A load cell is an electronic device (transducer) that is used to convert a force into an electrical signal. This conversion is indirect and happens in two stages. Through a mechanical arrangement, the force being sensed deforms a strain gauge.… …
23structural — structurally, adv. /struk cheuhr euhl/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to structure; pertaining or essential to a structure. 2. Biol. pertaining to organic structure; morphological. 3. Geol. of or pertaining to geological structure, as of rock or… …
24structural failure — noun Loss of the load carrying capacity of a component or member within a structure or of the structure itself. Structural failure is initiated when the material in a structure is stressed to its strength limit, thus causing fracture or excessive …
25structural member — A load or a stress bearing component of an aircraft. See spar and rib …
26List of structural engineering topics — This page aims to list all articles related to the specific discipline of structural engineering. For a broad overview of engineering, please see List of engineering topics. For biographies please see List of engineers.compactTOC NOTOC AA frame… …
27List of structural elements — Structural elements are used in structural analysis to simplify the structure which is to be analysed. An is defined as the simplest part of the whole. Within a structure, an element is a part of the structure which cannot be broken down… …
28History of structural engineering — The history of structural engineering dates back to at least 2700 BC when the step pyramid for Pharaoh Djoser was built by Imhotep, the first engineer in history known by name. Pyramids were the most common major structures built by ancient… …
29Cognitive load — The term cognitive load is used in cognitive psychology to illustrate the load related to the executive control of working memory (WM). Theories contend that during complex learning activities the amount of information and interactions that must… …
30Finite element method in structural mechanics — Finite element method (FEM) is a powerful technique originally developed for numerical solution of complex problems in structural mechanics, and it remains the method of choice for complex systems. In the FEM, the structural system is modeled by… …
