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Types of Loads in a Building
Types of Loads refer to the various forces and pressures that act on structures. These loads play a crucial role in the design and analysis of buildings, bridges, and other engineering structures. Here are brief explanations of different types of loads:
Steel Trusses - Types and Advantages in Construction
Steel trusses are structural frameworks composed of steel members that are interconnected to form a series of triangular elements. These triangular elements provide strength, stability, and efficient load distribution in various construction projects. Steel trusses are widely used in a range of applications, including roofs, bridges, industrialTypes of Bolt Connections in Steel Structures
Bolt connections are widely used in steel structures to join structural members together and transfer loads. There are different types of bolt connections based on the behavior of the connected members and the way the bolts are loaded. Two common types of bolt connections are slip-critical connections and bearing type connections.
Factors Affecting Failure in Steel Structures
Failure in steel structures can occur due to various factors and modes of failure. Here are some common types of failures that can affect steel structures: Buckling occurs when a structural member, such as a column or beam, experiences compressive forces that exceed its critical buckling load. This can result in sudden and catastrophic failure, leadingEccentricity of an Applied Force
The eccentricity of an applied force refers to the distance between the line of action of the force and the axis of rotation or the point of application. In other words, it measures the offset or the perpendicular distance between the force and the axis or point about which the structure or object rotates or experiences the load.
