Category: FRAME STRUCTURES

Multi-storey buildings may be built of standardised construction with column spaces based on some modular grid (say 6 m × 9 m or 6 m × 6 m). Based on dimensions, multi-storey buildings are erected by means of tower or derrick cranes placed on one or both sides of the frame (Fig. 18.2). Figure 18.2 Diagram…

It is difficult to haul large-size buildings because of their bulkiness and large mass. Thus, these structural units have to be made as transportable components which could be assembled by erection units at construction site. Reinforced cement concrete structural units are manufactured at areas within the radius of truck haulage. They are generally transported as…

A general discussion on different building units which could be pre-fabricated is made in Chapter 9. Pre-fabricated buildings are constructed based on the articulated structure concept. Articulated structure means, the separation of a structure into two or more elements and join the entire structural elements such that it functions as a monolithic structure. The elements…

Large-scale industrialisation have resulted in great expansion of building programme. Prohibitive land cost in urban areas and demand to meet large population in urban areas have made way for construction of tall buildings called as multi-storeyed buildings. Thus, we have reached a stage now that multi-storeyed construction is essential and inevitable in urban areas. Buildings…

Principles of Framed Structures Framed structures are the structures which are formed by connecting a series of horizontal and vertical structural members in suitable positions. The framed structures primarily comprise of columns and beams. Columns are connected by beams at floor and roof levels. The floors are divided into rooms and passages of required sizes…

New technologies for vertical transportation and high socio-economic levels of urban growth have given room to tall buildings. Further, large-scale industrialisation and exhaustive land cost resulted in the expansion of building programme. Framed structures are comprised of series of frames with horizontal and vertical components. These framed structures concept are effectively used in the construction…