Unit 3: Structures

Unit 3: Structures

1. 2. Forces, loads and stresses (Graviy, Wind and Pressure)

   • Forces
     • External forces
     • Internal forces
   • Loads
     • Fixed or permanent loads
     • Varable loads
   • Stress

2. 3. Mechanical stresses

   • Tension
   • Compression
   • Bending
   • Torsion
   • Shearing or cutting

3. 4. Types of structures (Stability, Resistance and Rigidity

   • How to makea structure more stable?
   • What is the resistance of a material?
   • How to give rigidity to a structure?

4. 5. Types of structures

   • Mass and lintelled structure
   • Vaulted structures
   • Triangulated structures
   • Suspended structures
   • Reinforced concreted structures
   • Laminated Structures
   • Pneumatic structures
   • Spatial and geodesic structures

5. 6. Analysing a structure

   • Typological analysis of structures
   • Functional analysis of structures

6. 7. Resources