Monthly Archives: September 2012

Foggy points – weeks 3 and 4

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Barbara Smith Mishara

We covered a range of materials in these beginning weeks of the class – load paths, end reactions, moments, free body diagrams, shear. As we face the first test, what aspects are unclear? Comment on this post and also respond … Continue reading →

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Definition

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Kris Alcaide

Frame: It is a structural system formed to surround spaces, and used as a major support in buildings. It can also be thought of as the skeleton of a building.

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Definition

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Concentrated Loads: A force that is negligible because of a small contact area; a beam supported on a girder represents a concentrated load on the girder. Info: http://www.answers.com/topic/concentrated-load#ixzz27gDdOuXD

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DEFINITION

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jose A. Campoverde

Wind Load: is a force caused in a building by wind pressure and / or suction. Book: Fundamentals of Building Contruction.

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Assignment #4 Definition – Moment

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Renee

“Moment is the tendency of a force on a body to produce rotational movement about any chosen point. In mathematical terms, moment is the product of a force times the distance of the force about a chosen point of rotation. … Continue reading →

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Definition: Dead Load

Posted on September 25, 2012 by John Amaya

Dead loads– are static loads acting vertically downward on a structure, comprising the self-weight of the structure and the weight of building elements, fixtures, and equipment permanently attached to it.

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Definitions

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Alexmunzon32

Uniform load is a load distributed uniformly over a part or over the entire length of a beam; live loads such as people, furniture on the floor or snow on the roof are examples of a uniform load is. Book definition: … Continue reading →

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Definition: Live Loads

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Robinson Arias

“Live Loads are variables, unpredictable and mobile such as people, furniture, snow, rain and ice. Live loads can vary at any given moment. Live Loads are expressed in Pounds per square feet.”   Definition from the Book: Structure for Architects, … Continue reading →

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Assignment 1: Experience in Math

Posted on September 4, 2012 by John Amaya

My experience with math has been good. I have always passed my math classes with out a problem. At the moment I am attending Calculus II after 2 years with out math the class is a bit difficult. What I … Continue reading →

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Assignment #1: Experiences with Math

Posted on September 4, 2012 by pedro recarey

When it comes math i dont think i was ever any good at it . At times i would be able to understand the problems that were given to me but at other time it was hard to understand. As … Continue reading →

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