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by Jaime R. Rico
BEAMA structural member*, usually horizontal,
which supports bending.
A smaller ‘beam’ between two beams is called joist.
PILLARA structural member, usually vertical, which
supports compression.
BEAM
PILLAR
FOOTINGA wider base under the pillar which spreads
the load.It reduces the pressure over the soil.
MAT
TIECable* used to hang beams or to mantain a
pillar vertically. It supports tension.
Tie
Exercise #1Say the name of each structural elements
Exercise #2Say the name of the following structural elements
ARCHIt’s shaped like an inverted U.It transmits vertical loads to the foundation
KEYSTONE
ARCH, VAULT & DOME
TIE and STRUTA tie is any structural member supporting
tension.A strut is any member supporting
compression.
FLECHA DE UNA VIGA
RESISTANCEWe can strengthen a structure using stronger
materials or changing its shape
SHEATINGReinforced concrete
pillar
Steel bars
SoilConcrete
Slab
Concrete foundation
Reinforced concrete pillar
Sheating
Formwork
Excavation
BOVEDILLA
TOP SLAB or Hollow concrete block