1. Qutb Minar
Towering over southern Delhi, the monumental
Qutb Minar is one of the city's most dramatic
and instantly recognizable landmarks: A
triumphal minaret that marked with
marked with a flourish both the coming
of Islam to the subcontinent coming
the arrival of the Delhi sultans,
who held power in northern
India for over 400 years /see
p45). Further remarkable
monuments, including India's
oldest mosque, lie scattered
at the foot of the minaret and
nearby, around Mehrauli
Village.
Built during the reigns ofAibak
and Iltutmish(r. 1211-36). this
tapering minaret (right)
is 72 m (236 ft) tall A
fifth storey, clad in
marble, was
added later,
after the
summit was
damaged by
lightning.
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TYPES OF LOADS ACTING Qutb Minar :
DEAD LOAD: The dead load acting on the Qutb
Minar would refer to the vertical force exerted by
the weight of the structure itself, along with any
permanent fixtures, such as stones, bricks, mortar,
and architectural elements. To estimate the dead
load acting on the Qutb Minar, engineers would
consider factors such as the density of the
materials used in its construction, the dimensions
of the structure, and any additional permanent
loads such as interior walls, staircases, or other
architectural features.
WIND LOADS:: When the wind blows, it exerts
a force on the Qutb Minar , trying to push it
over. The Qutb Minar is designed to withstand
these forces by having a study structure and
aerodynamic shape. It may depend on the factors
like orientation of the Qutb Minar , shape,
height etc The load is transferred from the
exposed surfaces to the internal structural
framework and eventually to the foundation.
SEISMIC LOADS: Which are cause due to
earthquakes and heavy vehicular movement
around the structure. Qutb Minar need to be
able to resist in case of any internal movement
on the ground
TEMPERATURE LOAD: Temperature
variations can cause thermal expansion
and contraction of materials, leading to
stresses within the structure. This load is
particularly significant for materials like
masonry and. Expansion joints and other
mechanisms may be incorporated into the
Qutb Minar design to accommodate
thermal movement and prevent excessive
stress on the structure.