Frame

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/frame

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary engineering function?To provide a load-bearing skeleton that ensures structural stability and safety
2. What is a frame in a building?A frame is like a strong skeleton that holds up a building. It is made of beams, columns, and braces that work together to keep the structure safe.
3. Why do engineers use iron and steel for frames?Iron and steel are very strong for their weight, so they let buildings be taller and bridges longer. This makes the frame stronger and lighter.

Structural System: An interconnected arrangement of components designed to resist loads and maintain form.
Load Path: The route by which forces are transmitted through a structure to its supports.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA): A computational method used to predict how a structure will react to real-world forces.