4.1.3 - Load path in Frame Structure
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What is the first component to receive the load in a frame structure?
💡 Hint: Remember the order of the load transfer.
What do beams do in a frame structure?
💡 Hint: Think about the connection between slabs and columns.
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What is the order of load transfer in a frame structure?
💡 Hint: Use the acronym S-B-C-F for guidance.
Frame structures have no advantages over traditional load-bearing walls.
💡 Hint: Think about construction times and material usage.
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Design a frame structure that needs to support varying loads from different occupancy types, explaining how you would ensure the load path is functioning effectively.
💡 Hint: Consider load variations from residential versus commercial loads.
Analyze a beam that has to support a larger span than normally allowed; what factors would you consider to maintain structural integrity?
💡 Hint: Think about material strength and dimensions.
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