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Match the following construction terms with their definitions:
Match the following construction terms with their definitions:
Lintel = The horizontal beam above a window or door opening. Live load = The weight of a building's contents. Megastructure = A very large structure. Non-load-bearing wall = A wall supporting no load other than its own weight.
Match the following structural elements with their characteristics:
Match the following structural elements with their characteristics:
Moment frame = Utilizes special connections to resist rotation. Overhanging beam = Projects beyond its support but not a cantilever. Needle beam = Supports an existing wall during foundation changes. Panel wall = A non-load-bearing enclosing wall on framed buildings.
Match the following types of loads with their descriptions:
Match the following types of loads with their descriptions:
Loads = Forces resulting from materials, occupants, and environmental effects. Moment = The tendency of a force to rotate a structural member. Load-bearing wall = Carries a load in addition to its own weight. Parallel-chord truss = A member where both upper and lower chords are aligned.
Match the following construction techniques with their explanations:
Match the following construction techniques with their explanations:
Match the following terms with their related concepts:
Match the following terms with their related concepts:
Match the following structural concepts with their implications:
Match the following structural concepts with their implications:
Match the following wall types with their functions:
Match the following wall types with their functions:
Match the terms related to structural integrity with their meanings:
Match the terms related to structural integrity with their meanings:
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Structural Components and Functions
- Lintel: A horizontal beam above openings (windows/doors) that supports loads from above.
- Live Load: The weight from the building's content, including furniture and occupants.
- Load-bearing Wall: A wall that supports additional weight from floors or roofs above its own mass.
- Non-load-bearing Wall: A wall that only supports its own weight, not intended for structural support.
- Partition Wall: A non-load-bearing wall used to divide interior spaces within a building.
Load Types and Effects
- Loads: Various forces resulting from building materials, occupants, environmental conditions, and structural movements.
- Moment: The rotational effect produced by a force on a structural member, influencing stability.
- Moment Connection: A connection designed to prevent sliding and rotation between beams and columns, enhancing structural integrity.
Structural Systems and Techniques
- Moment Frame: A structural framework that resists lateral forces (like wind or earthquakes) using specially designed connections.
- Monolithic Concrete: A continuous pouring method creating structures that appear as a single unit, enhancing strength and stability.
- Overhanging Beam: A beam extending beyond its support without being classified as a cantilever.
Specialized Wall Types
- Panel Wall (Curtain Wall): Non-load-bearing walls used for enclosing spaces in framed structures.
- Party Wall: A shared load-bearing wall common to two adjoining buildings.
- Needle Beam: A beam used temporarily to support an existing wall during foundation changes, distributed load across both sides.
Structural Elements
- Piers: Short masonry columns, typically rectangular, that support beams or arches.
- Panel Points: Connection points in trusses that link ties, struts, and chords, crucial for truss stability.
- Parallel-chord Truss: A truss design where the upper and lower chords align, offering even distribution of loads.
Measurement and Energy Considerations
- Megastructure: An exceptionally large structure, often used in large-scale architectural projects.
- Megawatts (MW): A unit measuring the energy output rate of events such as fires, indicating potential fire severity.
- Neutral Axis: The specific line within a beam where no length changes occur under load, critical for understanding stress distribution.
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