Types of structures

Types of structures

1. Pneumatic

   • They consist on membranes. They are light althought they can be easily damaged

2. Lamineted

   • They consist of flat surfaces that cover the other element. They offer great resistance despite their thinness.

3. Suspended

   • They consist on cables, bracers and tensioners. The links are extremetly strong and stable

4. Triangulated

   • Criss-crossing bars arranged in a triangular shape. They are usually made of wood and metal.

5. Vaulted

   • The main elements are the arch, the vault and dome. They are able to resist compression forces.

6. Massive

   • They consist of large blocks. They are very heavy, solid, strong and extremely
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7. Frame

   • They consist of vertical and horizontal elements which combined to form a frame.

8. Geodesic

   • They are a combination of triangulated and vaulted structures. They use pollygons and are light and strong.

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