GLOSSARY ALLOY
A material comprised of two or more metals, these are mixed to form an ‘alloy’ which combines different characteristics from each metal.
AXIAL LOAD A force, either compression or tension, acting along the length of a member.
BEARER A bearer or a beam is a structural element capable of supporting load. They are placed horizontally with the load often applied to their upper side.
BENDING Changing an objects shape from being straight to being curved or angular.
BRACE – (Ching, 2014)
COMPRESSION – (UoM, 2014)
Braces are used to support a building and the loads acting upon it by transforming lateral load to the foundations of the building.
An external force pushes inwards, the particles of the material compact together and it becomes shorter.
BUCKLING When an element such as a long column fails it will bend, warp or twist. This failure can occur due to heat or pressure and is known as buckling.
CANTEILEVER A cantilever is a beam anchored at only one end. The beam carries the load to the support.
COMPOSITE BEAM A steel beam connected to concrete
CONCRETE PLANK A hollow core precast slab of prestressed concrete typically used in the construction of floors.