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What are Structural Elements?
Structural elements are indivisible pieces that combine to form a larger structure. They are considered indivisible as they serve as the basic foundation for all structures, and there are no components or features that could be simplified further [1]. Structural elements are used to split a building or construct into multiple smaller pieces to make analysis easier. There are five primary structural elements: ties, struts, beams, columns, and diaphragms [2]. Structural elements can be combined to create much more complex structural systems, these systems can describe buildings, bridges, or any architectural construction.
Basic Structural Elements [2]
Properties of Various Beams
Beams come in various different cross sections based on the requirements in that scenario.
I-Beam
Beams are usually characterized and listed by their depth dimension. Many catalogues list the full properties of each individual beam including the moment of inertia, cross sectional area, and weight per unit length.
C-Channel
C-Channels are also characterized by their depth dimension.
Angle Channel
Angle Channels are also characterized by their depth dimension.
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