The main types of structures. 1st ESO Technology

2. MASS
• These are solid, 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.
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10. TRUSS
• These structures are composed of bars that form triangles. They are
lightweight and sturdy.
• Examples include cranes, electricity pylons, etc.
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22. SUSPENDED
• These are held in place by cables and suspenders attached to sturdy
supports.
• Examples include suspension bridges, tents, marquees, stadiums, etc
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31. VAULTED
• These are formes by arches and vaults using stones.
• Examples mosques and cathedrals, basilicas, some bridges,
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35. Colosseum of Rome
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37. Aqueduct of Segovia
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42. SHELL
• Shell structures are 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...
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44. Gas tanks
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47. FRAME
• These structures are formed by columns and beams that act as
supporting elements.
• One example might be the structure of a building, shelves, mattress
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52. GEODESIC
• These are three dimensional structures of bars, which combine the
properties of vaults with triangulated structures to créate curve
shapes and cover large spaces
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55. PNEUMATIC
• Pneumatic structures are light and easy to transport, set up, and
dismantle.
• Examples: fields hospitals, funfair attractions…
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