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What is the primary function of the structural system in a building?
What is the primary function of the structural system in a building?
- To regulate temperature within the building
- To provide aesthetic appeal to the building
- To resist and transfer loads within the building (correct)
- To facilitate communication within the building
Which material is directly responsible for carrying floor loads and transferring these loads to beams and girders?
Which material is directly responsible for carrying floor loads and transferring these loads to beams and girders?
- Metal deck slab
- Wood/Timber
- Steel
- Reinforced Concrete Slab (correct)
What is the primary function of columns in a structural framing system?
What is the primary function of columns in a structural framing system?
- Facilitate vertical transportation within the building
- Carry beams and girders, transferring load to the footing (correct)
- Resist temperature changes within the building
- Provide lateral stability to the building
What is the function of a truss system in a building's structural framework?
What is the function of a truss system in a building's structural framework?
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What is the function of a wall footing in a building's structural design?
What is the function of a wall footing in a building's structural design?
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