TYPES OF STRUCTURES

TYPES OF STRUCTURES

1. Different structures are created by the way in which structural elements are combined.

   • TRIANGULATED STRUCTURES
     • Structures consist of criss-crossing bars arranged in a triangulas shape.
   • PNEUMATIC STRUCTURES
     • Structures consist of a membrane of composite material.
   • LAMINATED STRUCTURES
     • Structures consist of flat surfaces covered in sheeting or laminate that cover the other elements.
   • FRAME STRUCTURES
     • Structures consist of vertical and horizontal elemens which combine to form a frame.
   • VAULTED STRUCTURES
     • The main elements of this type of structure are the arch,the vaultand dome.
   • SUSPENDED STRUCTURES
     • Consist of cables, braces or tensioners.
   • GEODESIC STRUCTURES
     • Structures are a combination of triangulated and vaulted structures.
   • MASSIVE STRUCTURES
     • Structures consist of large blocks of rock or concrete materials that are dansely concentrated.