WEEK 6: SPANNING & ENCLOSING SPACE Additions from Week 5 Activity
Column
Roof panel
This group focused on the roof structure of their allocated section. They constructed the timber beams and columns which were part of the skeletal system. However, the roof panel, which is being supported by the columns and beams, is part of the enclosing system. Our task was to create the structural systems only.
Beam
Like our model, their one was also unfinished. Figure 65: A group’s model (Picture: Achini Attanayake)
This model consists mainly of concrete walls and slabs. The walls are designed to be load-bearing and therefore, this model shows the structural system.
Slab
The cantilever, however, does not form part of any structural system as it cannot sufficiently support any loads.
Wall Figure 66: A group’s model (Picture: Achini Attanayake)
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