Types of artificial structures

Types of artificial structures

1. Massive structures

   • Man-made constructions were very heavy and massive. They were used stone or wooden lintels (small horizontal beams) to open small holes.

2. Vaulted structures

   • Formed by arches, vaults and domes.

3. Triangulated structures

   • They are usually made up of metal or wooden bars. Triangulation makes structures undeformable. Bridges, roofs, and vertical structures like towers and scaffolding.

4. Frame structures

   • They are the structures of our buildings and houses. They combine elements such as beams and pillars. They can be made out of wood, steel or concrete.

5. Pneumatic structures

   • Pneumatic structures are removable and light, therefore they are used in constructions that must be transported and installed quickly and easily. They are used to build field hospitals, children's attractions, inflatable boats, etc ...

6. Suspended structures

   • They are based on the use of cables from which the structure hangs. They are used in bridges and to cover stadiums and pavilions.

7. Laminated structures

   • They are made of thin sheets of metal, plastic or composite materials such as reinforced concrete. They are used as outer shells of objects and in wavy roofs.

8. Geodesic structures

   • They are three-dimensional structures made up of bars, that combine the properties of vaults with those of triangulated structures. This way they can create curves and cover large spans.

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