types of structures

types of structures

1. MASSIVE STRUCTURES

   • massive structures consist of large blocks of rock or concrete.They are very heavy and strong makes them solid and extremely stable.
     • EXAMPLES pyramids,megalithic

2. FRAME STRUCTURES

   • Consist of vertical and horizontal elements which combine to form a frame.
     • EXAMPLES buildings

3. TRIANGULATED STRUCTURES

   • Consist of criss-crossing bars arranged in a triangular shape.the materials used are generally wood or metal.
     • EXAMPLES ferris,pylons,cranes etc

4. SUSPENDED STRUCTURES

   • This structures consist of cables,braces or tensioners.They are fastened to main elements which are secured to the supports by anchors.
     • EXAMPLES bridges,

5. LAMINATED STRUCTURES

   • Tis consist of flat surfaces covered in sheeting or laminated that cover the other elements.These structures are often round,which offers great resistance despite their thinness.
     • EXAMPLES car body panels,casings for electronic equipment containers etc

6. PNEUMATIC STRUCTURES

   • pneumatic structures consist of a membrane of composite material.this material can whitstand traction forces generated by compressed air inside it
     • EXAMPLE the Syracuse Carrier Dome.

7. VAULTED STRUCTURES

   • The main elements of this type of structure are the arch. Vaulted structures are able to resist compression forces

8. GEODESIC STRUCTURES

   • Geodesic structures are combination of triangulated and vaulted structures. They use polygons
     • EXAMPLE The largest geodesic dome at 216m in Fukuoka, Japan.

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