Types of structures

Types of structures

1. Massive structures

   • Solid walls capable of supporting heavy loads and thrusts.
     • Ex: Old buildings, roads, railways ...

2. Lamellar structures

   • Panels or sheets joined together to form a shell.
     • Ex: Automobiles, trains, ships and airplanes, tin cans ...

3. Bar structures

   • Assembled bars or tubes that can hold objects and support weights.
     • Ex: A chair, towers, columns ... or the human skeleton itself.

4. Hanging structures.

   • Cables and tensioners that are fixed to walls or towers.
     • Ex: Suspension bridges and some scaffolding.