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Structural

Structural

Overview

The pages outlined below cover topics related to structural members, types of structures, structural features, and materials.


                                                                                                                        Topics Under Structural
Arches [1] Beams [2]Bridges [3]

A diagram of an arch.            

An image of a I-beam.

A diagram of a bridge.

Dams [4] Designing for Blast [5]Foundations [6]

A diagram of a dam.

A diagram for building design against blasts.

An image of a foundation at a construction site.

Long Span Structures [7] Retaining Walls [8]Structural Materials [9]

An image of a long span structure.

A diagram of a retaining wall.

An image of various structural materials.

References

[1] “Arch,” Encyclopædia Britannica. [Online]. Available: https://www.britannica.com/technology/arch-architecture. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

[2] Prasad, “Types of Steel Beams,” Structural Guide, 08-Oct-2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.structuralguide.com/types-of-steel-beams/. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

[3] F. Griggs, In, and A. the author  ⁄ F. Griggs, “Hell Gate Bridge,” STRUCTURE magazine. [Online]. Available: https://www.structuremag.org/?p=13459. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

[4] Practice Manual For Small Dams, Pans and Other Water Conservation Structures in Kenya. [Online]. Available: http://design-of-small-dams.appspot.com/structures/. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

[5] E. Hinman, “Blast Safety of the Building Envelope  ,” WBDG. [Online]. Available: https://www.wbdg.org/resources/blast-safety-building-envelope. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

[6] M. Alexander, “Strong House Foundations,” This Old House, 18-Oct-2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/foundations/21015176/from-the-ground-up-house-foundations. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

[7] “5 Long Span Structures with Awesome Roofs,” Arch2O.com, 11-Nov-2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.arch2o.com/5-long-span-structures-awesome-roofs/. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

[8] “Cantilevered Concrete Retaining Wall,” Cantilevered Concrete Retaining Wall - Inspection Gallery - InterNACHI®. [Online]. Available: https://www.nachi.org/gallery/general-1/cantilevered-concrete-retaining-wall. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

[9] M. El-Mogy, “Types of Building Materials Used in Construction,” Structural Engineering Basics, 09-Feb-2021. [Online]. Available: https://structuralengineeringbasics.com/what-types-of-construction-building-materials/. [Accessed: 25-Mar-2021].

 


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