武汉理工大学 2008 年结构力学复试试卷(闭卷)一、英语翻译A: The force of the earth,s gravitational pull acts vertically downwards on our bodies giving us weight
,wind forces,which can vary in magnitude,,tend to push us horizontally, Force therefore possess magnitude and direction
At the same time,,,the effect of a force depends upon its position
For example,a door may be opened or closed by pushing horizontally at its free edge,but if the same force is applied at any point on the vertical line through its hinges ,the door will neither open nor close,Thus we see that a force is specified by its magnitude ,direction and position and is therefore a vector quantity
As shuch it must obey the laws of vector addition,which is a fundamental concept that may be verified experimentally
B:`Frequently in civil engineering c