AR375 Structural System in Architecture

Introduction to Structural System

Types of Structural Systems in Architecture

Rock and Stone

Wood Frame

Steel Truss and Frame

Precast Concrete

Reinforced Concrete

Prestressed Concrete

Many different structural systems are used in architecture. The type of system used

depends on the building's needs. The height of the building, its load bearing capacity,

the soil specifications and the building materials all dictate the proper structural system

needed for a building. In particular, structural systems have evolved to focus on

building up as undeveloped land has become scarce.

Types of Structural Systems in Architecture

Geometry

Planer, Curvilinear

Types of Structural Systems in Architecture

Geometry

Planer, Curvilinear

Types of Structural Systems in Architecture

Stiffness

Rigid, Flexilble

Types of Structural Systems in Architecture

Load Carrying Action

Funicular, Blending

Types of Structural Systems in Architecture

Span Type

One-way, Two-way

Structural System Elements

Beam and Column

Frame

Truss

Arch

Wall and Plate

Cylindrical Shell and Vault

Spherical Shell and Dome

Cable and Rod

Membrane Tent and Net

Structural System Elements

Beam and Column

Structural System Elements

Frame

Structural System Elements

Truss

Structural System Elements

Arch

Structural System Elements

Wall and Plate

Structural System Elements

Cylindrical Shell and Vault

Structural System Elements

Spherical Shell and Vault

Structural System Elements

Cable and Rod

Structural System Elements

Membrane Tent and Net

Loading in Structural Systems

Primary Load

Dead Load

Live Load

Secondary Load

Wind Load

Water Load

Snow Load

Seismic Load(Earthquake)

Thermal Load

Special Load

Loading in Structural Systems

Loading in Structural Systems

AR375 Structural System in Architecture

Dr. Punravee KongboontiamFaculty of Architecture and Environmental DesignMaejo University