For our purposes, we define a structure as a conglomeration of materials fastened together in such a way as to form a base or support for a project. As we discuss in Chapter 1, we divide structures into two main categories: static structures and dynamic structures (or systems).
Static structures are structures that have no motion relative to a reference point. In other words, static structures do not move: There are no mechanical components that rotate, or “translate” (move from point to point) in a linear fashion. Static structures are typically used as a platform, foundation, or frame for ...
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