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Assignment # 2
-Types of Structures and their components-
-FOUNDATIONS-
Function of a Foundation:
Foundations are designed so that the loads of a structure/building are safely
transferred to the soil in such a way that the soil is able to withstand them. If
put in two points, the role of a foundation are as follows:
Raft Foundations are made when a basement is required and when the
quality of soil is not strong. A Base slab is made to transfer the load to the
soil.
Pile Foundations are made when the load to be supported is large and the
necessary kind of firm soil is not available in that region.
Footing
Pile Foundation
-COLUMNS-
Function of a Column:
A column is a vertical member of a structure that transfers the load of a
structure to the soil/ground without the walls having to bear any load. It
holds up the structure giving support to the beams and slab.
Columns of
Alhambra. Granada, Spain.
-BEAMS and LINTELS-
-SLABS-
Function of a Slab:
A Slab is used as a base as well as a roof/ceiling to transfer the load of the
structure to the soil. The ceiling or roof of a structure is a slab.
Functions of a wall:
There are various functions of a wall but mostly a wall is used to enclose and
shelter an area from conditions. Structurally, walls are members that hold
the roof if the structure has no columns to support it
Concrete Walls with dead load A wall
bearing the load of a room
Structure of Burj Dubai