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A structure is defined as a group of interconnected components that can support loads without large deformations. The document goes on to describe different types of structural elements like tie rods, hangers, suspension cables, truss components, columns, beams, plates, slabs, shells, and different structure types including trusses, cables and arches, frames, and domes. Each structural element and structure type is described in terms of how they transmit and resist different types of loads like tension, compression, bending, and shear.

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Lecture No 1

A structure is defined as a group of interconnected components that can support loads without large deformations. The document goes on to describe different types of structural elements like tie rods, hangers, suspension cables, truss components, columns, beams, plates, slabs, shells, and different structure types including trusses, cables and arches, frames, and domes. Each structural element and structure type is described in terms of how they transmit and resist different types of loads like tension, compression, bending, and shear.

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Structural Mechanics

Lecture No 1
STRUCTURES
What is a STRUCTURE ?
A STRUCTURE is a group of interconnected
components that can support loadings without
large deformations.
Structural element types
Tie rods, hangers
and suspension cables
Tie rods are members that are
designed to withstand tension
but that are wea! in
compression. Tie rods are made
out of solid metal "usuall# steel$
but because the# are relati%el#
thin are susceptible to buc!ling.
Therefore tie rods are ne%er
used where compressi%e loads
are anticipated. Tie rods are
often found in trusses and
building frames.
&angers are often found as
%ertical members designed to
support components such as
pipes or tan!s that are hung
from abo%e.
Suspension cables are usuall#
multi'strand metal components
that are used in suspension and
cable'sta#ed bridges.
Truss components
Truss components are
a(iall# loaded elements
and ha%e pinned
connections at both ends.
Therefore the# are either in
tension or compression but
do not ha%e bending.
Columns and beams
Columns are members that are
usuall# %ertical and that primaril#
withstand compression but also
ha%e some bending.
)eams are structural components that
ha%e loads applied along the beams
perpendicular to their a(is. These
loads create shear and bending within
the beam.
Plates and slabs
*lates are three dimensional flat structural components usuall#
made of metal that are often found in floors and roofs of
structures. Slabs are similar to plates e(cept that the# are usuall#
made of concrete.
Shells
Shells are similar to plates e(cept that the# are cur%ed. The# are
commonl# used in roofs of structures.
Lattice shell structure
Types of structures
Trusses
The# are composed of members that are pinned together at their ends
resulting in the member forces being directed along the a(is of the
member. Thus the member is either in pure tension or pure compression.
T#pical bridge trusses.
Trusses
+ther t#pes of trusses
T#pical roof trusses
Cables and arches
Cables are usuall# suspended at their ends and are allowed to sag. The
forces are then pure tension and are directed along the a(is of the
cable. &owe%er unli!e truss members and tie rods the direction of the
force changes along the cable because the cable cur%es.
Arches are similar to cables e(cept that
the# are in%erted. The# carr#
compressi%e loads that are direct along
the a(is of the arch.
rames
,rames are basicall# built of
beams and columns that are
-oined b# connections. .f the
connection is rigid that
results in transferring some
of the bending from the
beam onto the column. Thus
the column carries a(ial
compression as well it also
carries bending.
!omes
/omes are three dimensional cur%ed structures that often function as
roofs.
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Conser%ator# in 0ilwau!ee
/ome of the 0os2ue of 3aitbe#

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