Understanding Structural Forces

First we need to split up into pairs. 

The link below will help you identify the different structural forces and even provide general information and examples of each of them.  (However this link also contains additional information about Struts and Ties, and Levers.  Only focus on the information on structural forces).

 http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/forces.htm

After you have identified each structural force then you need to gather information about each term.  You can utilize the link above and the links below to gather additional information about each term you have identified.  (I would recommend visiting each link to fully understand the information).