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Building Construction: Structure Basics

This document discusses the basic forms and components of building structures. It defines shell, substructure, superstructure, primary elements, secondary elements, and finishes. It also discusses the component parts and functions of domestic and framed structures. Finally, it describes the functions of the external envelope, which forms the external shell of a building and may be load bearing or non-load bearing.

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Building Construction: Structure Basics

This document discusses the basic forms and components of building structures. It defines shell, substructure, superstructure, primary elements, secondary elements, and finishes. It also discusses the component parts and functions of domestic and framed structures. Finally, it describes the functions of the external envelope, which forms the external shell of a building and may be load bearing or non-load bearing.

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The Structure---Basic Forms

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The Structure---Basic Forms

Shell Roofs ~ these are formed by a structural curved skin


covering a given plan shape and area.

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The Structure---Basic Forms

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Substructure

Substructure ~ can be defined as all structure below the


superstructure which in general terms is considered to include all
structure below ground level but including the ground floor bed.

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Superstructure and Primary Elements

Superstructure ~ can be defined as all structure above


substructure both internally and externally.

Primary Elements ~ basically components of the building carcass


above the substructure excluding secondary elements, finishes,
services and fittings.

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Secondary Elements

Secondary Elements ~ completion of the structure including


completion around and within openings in primary elements.

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Finishes

Finish ~ the final surface which can be self finished as with a


trowelled concrete surface or an applied finish such as floor tiles.

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Structure---Component Parts and Functions

Domestic Structures:~

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Structure---Component Parts and Functions

Framed Structures:~

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External Envelope---Functions

External Envelope ~ consists of the materials and components


which form the external shell or enclosure of a building. These may
be load bearing or non-load bearing according to the structural
form of the building.

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