Types of structures

Types of structures

1. Laminated structures

   • This structures consist of flat surfaces covered in sheeting that cover the other elements, to form a shell that provides shape and protection
   • These structures are often round, wich offers great resistance despite their thinnes. They are usually used as cladding.

2. Pneumatic structures

   • This structures consist of a membrane of composite material. This material can withstand traction forces generated by compresed air inside it
   • These structures are light and can be quickly erected and taken down. They are convenient to transport but they can be easily damaged

3. Geodesic structures

   • This structures are a combination of triangulated and vauled atructures. They use polygons, their vertices are on the surface of the sphere.
   • They are light and strong, and cover large spaces. They do not require supports such as columns or cables

4. Vaulted structures

   • This structures are the main element used in tonels. This is because of their ability to dritibute the weight that they are suporting.
   • The main elements of this type of struccture are the arch, the vault and dome. They also can resist compression forces.

5. Massive structures

   • This structures consist in large blocks of materials densely concentrated (like rock or concrete)
   • They are strong and extremely stable, so they're used for large buildings that need to withstand high and constant loads

6. Frame structures

   • These structures consist of vertical and horizontal elements combined in the form of a frame.
   • They can be made with many materials such as steel, reinforced concrete, wood and aluminum

7. Triangulated structures

   • This structures consist of criss-crossing bars arranged in a triangular shape. The material generally are wood or metal
   • They are light, rigid and very resistan They are suitables for a range of different spaces and shapes (form of flat or three-dimensional greeds)

8. Suspended structures

   • This structures consist of cables, braces or tensioners. They are fastened to the main elements, wich are secured to the suports by anchores
   • The material used for the cables include ropes and wires for small structures. And in big strures are used thick braidet steel cables

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