Structural Integrity (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards

Buildings designed to be rigid and stable by considering all forces

Static loads and dynamic loads

Forces that remain constant, act vertically downward

Weight of building structure itself (permanent parts)

Forces from building use/weather that vary over time

Static forces from surroundings (soil, groundwater)

Forces that change, work laterally/horizontally

Create positive (push) and negative (pull) forces

Horizontal forces at building base from ground movement

Stresses, deformations and displacements