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About structures

Almost all things made are structures in the form of frames, carcasses, boxes or shells and in nature too there are many examples from flower stems to birds' wings. A structure is simply an arrangement of materials or components to carry and distribute an applied load.

Link to DT Online structures gallery

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Public
Cross Curricular Links
Design and Technology
Age range
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Post 16
Control and Systems
Structures
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Submitted by: Geoff Howard Email: geoff@geoffhoward.net
Publication date: 24th March 2008 Withdrawal date: ---
Created: 24th March 2008 Last updated: 24th March 2008 16:53
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