module 2 part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
name of the building with the big steel bracing
A
john hancock
2
Q
Timber floor composite adv diadv
A
stronger
worse constructability
3
Q
types of timber floors
A
LVL
CLT
Timber joist composite
stressed-skin pannels
4
Q
combination of actions definition
A
set of design actions to confirm that the limit state are not exceeded under comnbinations of actions
5
Q
limit states
A
states beyond which the structure does not satisfy the criteria
6
Q
SLS
A
states corresponding to conditions beyond which servicibility criteria are not met
7
Q
ULS
A
states associated with collapse etc
8
Q
structural robustness
A
ability for a structure to withstand wind explosions etc without behind damaged to an extend dispoportionate to the case
9
Q
7 step design procedure
A
determine actions determine combination of actions define governing limit state for the design define worst load combo determine critical sections internal action enevelops design critical elements
10
Q
important loads on bridges
A
dead earthquake wind long term effects settlement traffic loads (vertical horizontal) temperature loading curved bridges must account for centrifugal forces
