Difference between the load bearing structure and framed structure

Question

Vipin ChauhanProfessional

Asked: August 23, 20222022-08-23T13:41:03+05:30 2022-08-23T13:41:03+05:30In: Construction Management, Structural Design

You must login to add an answer.

or use

Need An Account,

Oliva Jones · Answer 1 · 2022-08-23T13:51:05+05:30

Load bearing structure	Framed structure
Load bearing structure consists of heavy masonry walls of bricks/ stone that support the entire structure.	These structures consist of columns, beams and slabs.
In these structures, vertical load transfer path is from slab to walls, walls to soil or natural footing.	In these structures, vertical load is transferred from slab to beams , beams to column , column to load bearing footings and then to soil.
These structures are limited storey building.	Multi- storey building of any height can be constructed.
These structures have poor resistant to earthquake.	These structures are rigid and more resistant to earthquake.
Walls are thicker.	Walls are thinner.