TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL STRUCTURES

TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL STRUCTURES

1. MASSIVE STRUCTURES

   • The earliest man-made constructions were very heavy and massive

2. VAULTED STRUCTURES

   • They are the structures formed by arches, vaults and domes.

3. 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. The use of reinforced concrete was a breakthrough in the world of construction.

4. TRIANGULATED STRUCTURES

   • They are usually made up of metal or wooden bars.

5. SUSPENDED STRUCTURES

   • They are based on the use of cables from which the structure hangs.

6. PNEUMATIC STRUCTURES

   • Pneumatic structures are removable and light, therefore they are used in constructions that must be transported and installed quickly and easily.

7. LAMINATED STRUCTURES

   • They are made of thin sheets of metal, plastic or composite materials such as reinforced concrete. They owe their resistance to the curvature or folds that they present.

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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