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Types of
Compression Torsion Bending Shear Construction Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Reinforced Concrete
- Structural Steel
- Timber and Wood Frame
- Precast Concrete
Common Structural Systems
- Load Bearing Masonry (with Steel or Wood
Frame)
- Alternative Construction Techniques (Glass,
Fabric, Straw Bale, Rammed Earth)

Concrete -
Considerations Compression Torsion Bending Shear
Advantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Precedents - Adaptable
- Height - Short Lead Time
- Spans
- Shallow Depth of Structure
- Rentability
- Cost - Finishes
- Location (soils, local practice, water table) - Fire
- Architectural Considerations - Acoustic
- Functional Requirements (assembly, exhibition…)
- Ductility
- Earthquake Requirements
- Future Flexibility - Corrosion Resistance

Concrete - Concrete Slab

Disadvantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear Systems Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Spans
- Alterations
- Construction Sensitive to Weather
- Quality Control
- Weight

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Applications Compression Torsion Bending Shear

Factors Affecting Cost Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Mid-rise apartment buildings - Strength of Concrete

- Mid-rise office buildings - Form
- Parking Garages - Spans
- Foundations - Loading
- Special Structures - Time of Year

Structural Steel - Structural Steel -

Advantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear Disadvantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Strong, Stiff and Light - Long lead time

(Long Spans, Small Columns) - Fire proofing required
- Quality Control - Vibration
- Fast Erection
- Future Alterations
- Fabrication Benefits – trusses etc.

Steel - Typical Timber & Wood Framing -

Applications Compression Torsion Bending Shear Advantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Very low and very high buildings - Economy

- Shopping centres - Speed
- Hospitals - Available work force
- Schools - Thermal properties
- Warehouse & Industrial Buildings - Treatment options
- Systems Buildings - Will not corrode
- Fire resistent in large dimensions

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Timber & Wood Framing - Wood Frame

Disadvantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear Applications Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Combustible in small dimensions - Small Residential Buildings

- Vibration - Farm Buildings
- Connections - Temporary Structures
- Member sizes - Special Structures

Precast Concrete -
Pre-stressing
Advantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Durable
- Quality Control
- Pre-stressing
- Long Spans
- Finishes
- Small sizes
- Fire resistance
- Acoustics

Precast Concrete - Precast -

Disadvantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear Applications Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Non-ductile - Parking Garages

- Not suitable for irregular grid - Motels
- Future Flexibility - Apartment Buildings
- Schools
- Cladding
- Stadia

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Masonry - Masonry -
Advantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear Disadvantages Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Fire Resistance - Speed

- Acoustics - Poor performance under certain types of
- Durability loads
- Economy - Quality Control
- Decay & Corrosion Resistance - Proportions

Masonry -
Applications Compression Torsion Bending Shear

- Walls in Low-rise buildings

- Foundations – not retaining earth
- Cladding