LECTURE 4 (Part 1) - Introduction to Structures
LECTURE 4 (Part 1) - Introduction to Structures
Loads of forces
Natural structures
Man made structures
Resistance to loads of forces
Examples
Human skeleton- supports
static loads
Dynamic loads
Structure seldom breaks except under extreme forces
Roof of a typical house – roof trusses to support the load
of concrete tiles. Man-made structures have become
more efficient in the amount of material that are used.
How simple structures
work
Placing a length of timber between two upright structures –
creates a simple beam
Beams deflect under load – beams should be able to span a wide
gap and support its load without deflection.
Under load – top of beam is compressed
bottom of beam is stretched or in tension
Span – bridge.
Structural failure
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