Types of Structures:
JOURNAL 2: The family I decided to explore for the A01 Constructs assignment was: Things found in your room • Chair • Bed Frame • Lamp • Fan • Spoon • Cup • Bottle • Desk • Window In the tutorial we attempted in creating the longest tower. We did this by creating a triangular base with columns supporting the level above creating a compressed structure.
Glossary Word: Beam: Beam is a flexure member of a structure. It is subjected to transverse loading such as vertical loads, or gravity loads. These loads create shear and bending with beam. Referencing: Shah, S. n.d.. Structure - Types of Structures - Definition & Classification. [online] Available at: http://www.enggpedia.com/civil-engineeringencyclopedia/dictionary/structural-engineering/334-structure-types-of-structures [Accessed: 13 Aug 2013]. Slideshare.net. 2011. Types of structures. [online] Available at: http://www.slideshare.net/jgc.tecnologia/types-of-structures [Accessed: 13 Aug
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