3.3.2. Structural Analysis

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary function of a slab in a floor system?

   Hint

   Think about what you walk on inside a building.

2. 2.

   Name one type of beam used in floor systems.

   Hint

   Consider which beams support the slab.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of a column in a steel structure?

   • To support the slab
   • To transfer loads to the foundation
   • To connect beams

   Hint

   Consider the role of vertical members in structures.

4. 4.

   True or False: Secondary beams are wider spaced than main beams.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how they are arranged in a floor system.

5. 5.

   A simply supported beam is designed with a span of 6 m and a uniform load of 10 kN/m. Calculate the maximum bending moment and check the necessary section modulus for it.

   Hint

   Think about bending moment calculations and section properties.

6. 6.

   Consider a floor system design with specific constraints. Outline a load transfer path with five steps involved.

   Hint

   Refer to the load transfer path we've discussed.