Structures

Structures

1. Functions

   • Containing
   • Protecting
   • Spanning
   • supporting

2. Types of load

   • Static
     • Static load is a load that is constant in size, position and direction. when a force is applied.
   • Dynamic
     • Dynamic load is a load that changes in size, position and/or direction when force is exerted.

3. Forces

   • Tension
     • Member in tension - Tie
   • Compression
     • Member in compression - Strut
   • Bending
     • Member in bending - Beam
       • Used in cantilever
       • Types of Beam
   • Torsion
   • Shear

4. Types of structures

   • Natural
     • Frame
     • Shell
   • Man-made
     • Shell
     • Frame

5. Structural failure

6. Reinforcement

   • triangulation
   • braces
   • gusset plates
   • webs
   • stiffened fold
   • ribs
   • honeycomb

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