The document compares the key differences between load bearing and framed structural systems. Load bearing structures use thicker walls that reduce floor area, limit openings, and restrict spans. They are not suitable for tall buildings and have poor earthquake resistance. Framed structures use thinner walls that allow for more floor area and flexibility. Large spans and openings are possible. Framed structures are suitable for tall buildings and have better earthquake resistance.

2. Faizul Quran
Masjid,
Santacruz West

3. Madarsa Gausiya,
Nallasopara East

4. Floors
Suitable upto 2-3 stories Suitable upto many stories

5. Structural System
• In case, of Load bearing,
structural system the path
followed is
Slabs >> Walls >> Foundation
• The structural elements
involved in a framed
structural element are:
Slabs >> Beams >> Columns >>
Foundation
Slab
Walls
Beam Column

6. Walls
• Walls are thicker and
hence floor area is
reduced
• Walls are thinner and
hence more floor area
available for use
• Not possible to alter the
position of walls, after
the construction
• Position of walls may
be changed, whenever
necessary

7. • Wall are usually
consisting of bricks,
cement or stone, etc.
• Column supporting beam
supporting slab are all of
R.C. C.
• Almost all the walls
should be provided with
foundation
• None of the walls are
provided with any type
of foundation & do not
go below the plinth
beam.

8. • In case of a load bearing
structure, large span
areas are not possible.
Limitation of span i.e.
room sizes.
• In case of a framed
structure, large span
areas are possible. No
Limitation of span i.e.
room sizes.

9. • limitations for providing
openings in walls, which
will affect the light and
ventilation in room.
• Large openings in walls
are possible
• Resistance to
earthquake is poor
• Resistance to
earthquake forces is
good

10. • Load Bearing Structure
type of construction does
not favor too many
openings for windows,
doors, ventilation etc., in
the ground Floor., (as the
load bearing length of wall
is considerably reduced)
• The space between
column can remains as
open space as the case
with multi – storeyed
residential flats where the
ground floor is left with
no walls for easy parking
of vehicle

11. • In case of multi – storeyed
buildings, the room area is
reduced as we go down
due to thicker walls
• Thickness of wall remains
uniform, therefore the
carpet area in any floor
remains the same
• Any load bearing wall
should have minimum
thickness of 200 mm
• Exterior wall subjected to
weathering elements are
generally 200 mm thick

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