Structural System | Superstructure and Substructure | Tension & Deflection Forces

Beam, Basement, Concrete, Foundation, RCC Column, Roofing, Structural Reading Time: 3 minutes

Structural System | Superstructure and Substructure | Tension & Deflection Forces What is Structural System The structural system of a building is designed and constructed to support the loads applied to the building and transmit them safely to the ground without damaging the building. Some structural systems are based on a single material, such as heavy timber structures. Others…

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House Foundation: Top 8 Types of House Foundations

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House Foundation: Types of House Foundations What is House Foundation The foundation is that part of the house that is built below the ground surface and supports the house. A properly built foundation will keep the house from being damaged or twisted out of shape due to settlement of the earth, weight of the structure, high winds, or frost action. A…

Substructure and Superstructure: Definition & Differences

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Substructure and Superstructure Substructure and superstructure are two parts of the building structure. Substructure is the part that is underneath the ground while the superstructure is everything above the ground. Figure showing Substructure and Superstructure of a General Building. Substructure Definition A Substructure is an underlying or supporting structure to superstructure. It is below ground level. Foundation…

Average Cost of Building a 3 Bedroom House in Kenya

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Average Cost of Building a 3 Bedroom House in Kenya+ Cost Calculator Renting a house in Kenya is getting quite expensive, and more Kenyans are looking into building a house rather than buying /renting. This paradigm shift is happening very fast, and information regarding the estimated cost of building a house is important. We…

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