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    The Forces That Move Long Walls or Floors and Distort
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The Forces That Move Long Walls or Floors and Distort

Question 21

Question 21

Multiple Choice

The forces that move long walls or floors and distort the structure by racking is called __________.


A) swaying
B) distortion
C) shear forces
D) displacement

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