Forces Acting on Structures Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Physics has 15 clues. Answers range from 4 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

A force within that squeezes or pushes.
A strong shape often used in the framework of structures.
A structure used to cross a span.
A structure that is built tall.
A stretching/pulling force within a structure.
A twisting force within a structure; caused by opposite rotational forces.
An internal force that happens when forces push or pull in opposite directions within an object.
Force that pulls things towards the centre of the earth.
Every structure needs to support a ________.
The "skeleton" of a structure that gives it its strength.
Forces acting within a structure.
Forces acting on a structure from the outside.
If a structure can't withstand a load, it will _________.
Wind, rain, and snow are examples of this.
Tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes are examples of this.