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Building Superstructures

Learn about building superstructures with Mr. O'Rourke, covering 3 main types: Mass, Bearing Wall, and Framed structures. Delve into materials, costs, space efficiency, and more in this insightful guide.

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Building Superstructures

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  1. Building Superstructures Construction Mr. O’Rourke

  2. 3 Kinds of Superstructures: • Mass • Bearing Wall • Framed

  3. Mass Structures • Nearly/totally solid • Little or no space inside • Use large amounts of material

  4. Mass Structures (cont’d) • Most materials are in natural state • Soil, rock, reinforced concrete, asphalt paving • Materials are mixed • Keeps costs low

  5. Bearing Walls • Have usable space, thick walls • Made of brick, block, or rock • Not as good for buildings with +1 story

  6. Bearing Walls (cont’d) • Concrete Block walls- Industrial and commercial • Tilt-up Bearing walls- Reinforced concrete

  7. Frame Structures • Made from wood, reinforced concrete or steel • Have a skeleton usually enclosed • Frames are made of beams, rods, poles and boards

  8. Frame Structures (cont’d) • Provide more space inside • Use less materials • Easy to insulate • 1-4 story buildings use wood-> concrete-> steel

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