Lateral Systems Terminology Crossword Puzzle
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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
