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Topic2 Basic Building Structure
Topic2 Basic Building Structure
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Framed Solid
Construction Construction
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Photo 2: Sketch of a load-bearing wall
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Photo 3: Timber Frame Structure
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1) Space Frame
- similar to space decks in their basic
concept.
- more flexible in design & layout
possibilities.
- main component is the connector jointing
together the chords & braces.
- usually designed as a double-layer grid .
- used mainly for geometrical shapes such
as dome.
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Photo 4: A space frame building
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2) Portal Frame
- may be defined as a continuous or rigid frame
between the supporting member or column &
the spanning member or beam.
- the objective of portal frame continuity:
* ↓ the bending moment in the spanning member.
* method: by allowing the frame to act as one
structural entity
* as a result: distributing the stresses throughout
the frame.
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Mardhati binti Abdul Rahim 14
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Floor Wall Roof
finishes finishes coverings
Internal
Opening
decorations
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Water
supply
Waste
Electric
disposal
supply
system
Fire-
fighting
system
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