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    UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CIV215: ASSIGNMENT No. (due date: september 26, 2012) a structure is generally subjected to several types of actions. One of the most important factors in the design of a structural member is the assessment of the loads that the member must support.

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    UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

    CIV215: ASSIGNMENT No.1 (Due Date: September 26, 2012) QUESTION ONE
    Structural engineering design utilizes a number of simple structural elements to build complex structural systems.

    a. Differentiate between structural elements and structural systems. b. List three basic structural elements and explain their functions in structural systems. c. Describe the four basic types of structures used in the construction of structural systems. QUESTION TWO
    A structure is generally subjected to several types of actions. One of the most important factors to be considered in the design of a structural member is the assessment of the loads that the member must support.

    a. Distinguish between the two main types of structural loads. b. Explain the following types of loadings: - Concentrated load - Distributed load - Couple

    Note: The assignment should not exceed 15 pages

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