A structure is defined as anything composed of distinct parts that are purposely connected or joined together to form a whole. The document discusses forces, loads, and efforts, defining a force as anything that can change the shape or motion of an object. It also lists previous questions about forces and the function of an object's structure.

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2. PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
WHAT IS A FORCE?
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN
FORCES, LOADS AND EFFORTS?
WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE
STRUCTURE OF AN OBJECT?

3. FORCES
Force definition: A force is everything that can change
the shape of something (static effect) or its motion
(speed, direction…) (dynamic effect)

4. ELEMENTS OF A FORCE

5. WHAT IS A STRUCTURE?

6. DEFINITION OF STRUCTURE