4.1.2.1 - Gabled Structural Frame
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What is the primary shape of a gabled structural frame?
💡 Hint: Think of the common shape of a house roof.
Name one key component of a gabled frame.
💡 Hint: It's a horizontal support for roofs.
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What is a main characteristic of gabled structural frames?
💡 Hint: Think about roofs!
Gabled frames are more economical than traditional structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the overall design efficiency.
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Given a gabled frame with a total roof area of 200 square meters, calculate the total estimated weight on the foundation if the steel volume is 20 kg per square meter.
💡 Hint: Remember to multiply the area by the weight per square meter.
Discuss the implications of using traditional concrete structures versus gabled frames in terms of cost and time efficiency in urban building projects.
💡 Hint: Consider construction speed and material costs.
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