Structures

Structures

1. Natural

   • Done by living beings that aren't humans

2. Man made

   • Done by people to satisfy their needs
     • Suspended structures
     • Reinforced Structures
     • Laminated
   • Massive structures and lintels
   • Vaulted Structures
   • Triangular structures
   • Pneumatic
   • Spatial and geodesic

3. Force and load

   • Fixed load
   • Variable load

4. Stress

   • Traction
   • Compression
   • Bending
   • Torsion
   • Cutting

5. Structural Condition

   • Stability
   • Rigidity

6. Structural Elements

   • Columns Pillars and pilasters
   • Beams joins and lintels
   • Arches and Vaults
   • Buttreses and flying buttresses
   • Load-Bearing walls
   • Concrete slabs
   • Footings, plinths, shallow foundations and piles.
   • Tension rods.