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Learning Standards and
List of Formulae in Chapter 1

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KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA
The Langkawi Skybridge is located at the peak of Gunung
Mat Cincang, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah. It is the longest curved
pedestrian bridge in the world.
The span of the bridge which is 125 metres in length is
suspended by eight cables from a single pylon. Although the
81.5-metre high pylon is inclined and the bridge is curved,
the Langkawi Skybridge is always in a stable condition. The
design of the bridge has taken into account the actions of
external forces such as the wind, the movement of tourists
and the distribution of load. All these forces acting on the
bridge have to be in equilibrium to ensure the integrity of the
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Importance of the Chapter

Engineers and designers of structures need to understand
and apply the fundamental concepts of physics such as
resultant force, resolution of forces and forces in equilibrium
when designing a unique structure. These aspects are
important to guarantee the integrity of the building structure.

Futuristic Lens

Futuristic architecture combines the knowledge and skills
in physics, engineering, materials science and creative
thinking to create building structures beyond the human
imagination. Therefore, the concepts and principles of
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