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Types of structures
- 2. MASS • These aresolid, heavy and very sturdy structures. • Examples of natural mass structures are mountains and coral reefs. Examples of man made mass structures include sandcastles, walls, dams, load-bearing walls (walls that support the weight of the building).etc. IES ANTONIO TOVAR
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- 10. TRUSS • These structuresare composed of bars that form triangles. They are lightweight and sturdy. • Examples include cranes, electricity pylons, etc. IES ANTONIO TOVAR
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- 22. SUSPENDED • These areheld in place by cables and suspenders attached to sturdy supports. • Examples include suspension bridges, tents, marquees, stadiums, etc IES ANTONIO TOVAR
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- 31. VAULTED • These areformes by arches and vaults using stones. • Examples mosques and cathedrals, basilicas, some bridges, pantheons… IES ANTONIO TOVAR
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- 42. SHELL • Shell structuresare made of a thin outer layer of material around a volume. That volume can be empty space or contain something with no structural relevance. • Something with no structural relevance. Examples: eggs, shellfish, cardboard boxes, bottles, balloons, cars, aeroplanes... IES ANTONIO TOVAR
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- 44. Gas tanks Structure of acar Water container Eggs cartons IESANTONIOTOVAR
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- 47. FRAME • These structuresare formed by columns and beams that act as supporting elements. • One example might be the structure of a building, shelves, mattress base… IES ANTONIO TOVAR
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- 52. GEODESIC • These arethree dimensional structures of bars, which combine the properties of vaults with triangulated structures to créate curve shapes and cover large spaces IES ANTONIO TOVAR
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- 55. PNEUMATIC • Pneumatic structuresare light and easy to transport, set up, and dismantle. • Examples: fields hospitals, funfair attractions… IES ANTONIO TOVAR
- 56. Bouncy Castles Pneumatic boats IESANTONIO TOVAR
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