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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Composite = Built up of different parts, pieces, or materials. Compression = Direct pushing force, in line with the axis member; the opposite of tension. Deflection = The deformation or displacement of a structural member as a result of loads acting on it. Demising wall = Wall bounding a tenant space.
Match the following types of loads with their descriptions:
Match the following types of loads with their descriptions:
Dead load = The weight of a building, including all incorporated materials. Concentrated load = A load acting on a very small area of the structure’s surface. Eccentric load = A force that is perpendicular to the plane of the section but does not pass through the center. Fire load = The potential fuel available for a fire in a building.
Match the following structural components with their characteristics:
Match the following structural components with their characteristics:
Continuous beam = A beam supported at three or more points. Core construction = No external braces involved; bracing is done within the core. Diaphragm floor = A floor designed to stiffen a building against wind and other lateral loads. Cross wall = Any wall at right angles to any other wall; the walls should brace one another.
Match the following types of walls with their definitions:
Match the following types of walls with their definitions:
Match the following types of loading conditions with their features:
Match the following types of loading conditions with their features:
Match the following architectural terms with their meanings:
Match the following architectural terms with their meanings:
Match the following safety terms with their descriptions:
Match the following safety terms with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their examples:
Match the following concepts with their examples:
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Study Notes
Building Components and Concepts
- Composite: Made up of various parts, pieces, or materials.
- Composite Wall: Formed from two or more masonry materials working together under load.
- Cross Wall: Walls positioned at right angles to each other that provide mutual bracing.
Structural Loads and Forces
- Compression: A pushing force aligned along the axis of a member; contrasts with tension.
- Concentrated Load: A load applied to a small area of a structure, opposed to a distributed load.
- Dead Load: The total weight of a building's construction materials, including walls, floors, ceilings, and fixed services.
- Eccentric Load: A force acting perpendicular to a section but not passing through its center, potentially causing bending.
Beam Characteristics
- Continuous Beam: Supported at three or more points, enhancing load distribution in case of overload between supports.
- Fixed Beam: Rigidly held at both support points, which might lead to structural failure if the connection does not yield properly.
- Flitch Plate Girder: Constructed by sandwiching steel between wooden beams for enhanced strength.
Structural Stability and Support
- Diaphragm Floor: Reinforces a building against lateral loads, such as wind and seismic activity.
- Core Construction: Involves internal bracing within the structure's core, eliminating the need for external braces.
Fire Safety and Resistance
- Fire Cut: Joist end cut at an angle to allow for safe detachment during structural failure.
- Fire Load: Amount of combustible material available in a building that poses potential fire risk.
- Fire Resistance: Material's capability to withstand ignition and slow combustion.
- Fire Wall: A structurally stable wall designed to limit fire spread, featuring a fire-resistive rating.
Additional Structural Elements
- Foundation: The portion of a building that anchors it to the ground and supports loads from the superstructure.
- Demising Wall: Separates tenant spaces within a building, aiding in space division.
- Gang Nail: Alternative term for a gusset plate in lightweight wood trusses.
Deflection
- Deflection: The alteration in position or shape of a structural element due to applied loads.
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