Lateral Systems Terminology Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• diaphragm : the structural surface that gathers sideways forces before sending them elsewhere
• moment frame : a lateral system that relies on rigid connections instead of diagonal members
• braced frame : a system that finds stability through geometric efficiency
• collector : the member responsible for delivering forces to the primary resisting system
• hold down : the connection that prevents uplift when forces try to overturn a wall
• chord : the boundary member that carries tension and compression within a diaphragm
• torsion : the twisting response caused by uneven distribution of resistance
• eccentricity : the offset that often explains why a building rotates during loading
• load path : the route every force must follow on its way to the foundation
• ductility : the ability to deform significantly without sudden failure