Man made structures

Man made structures

1. Massive structures and lintels

   • The first man-made structures
     • There are made for rocks
       • The lintels were also used to make windows

2. Vaulted structures

   • Are formed by archers and vault
     • The Romans used to build brigdes
       • We still use them today

3. Triangular structures

   • Are made for bars
     • Them ideal for building bridges
       • There are covered with large trusses

4. Suspended structures

   • This type uses cables
     • Used to fasten bridges
       • Called tension members

5. Reinforced concrete structures

   • Concrete led to major structures
     • It is a very strong material
       • Can be used to build huge arches

6. Laminated structures

   • Are formed by laminates of metal
     • Their are curved
       • Give rigidity in exact points

7. Pneumatic structures

   • Are light
     • Easy to transport
       • Them stay upright

8. Spatial and geodesic

   • Are three-dimentional
     • Combine the properties
       • Consist of linear bars

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