Compare load bearing structure and framed structure.
Load Bearing Structure
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Framed Structure
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1. Load of slab/ roof is transferred through wall to foundation.
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1.Load of slab / roof is transferred through column to foundation.
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2. Walls are thick about 0.45 m
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2.Walls are thin about 0.1 m
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3. Structure is not flexible.
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3.Structure is flexible.
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4. Structure weight is heavy.
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4.Structure weight is light.
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5. Less resistant against earthquake force.
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5.More resistant against earthquake force.
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6. Height is limited up to 3 storeys.
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6.Skyscraper building can be constructed.
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7. High bearing capacity foundation soil is required.
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7.Can be constructed on any type of soil.
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8. Heavy load on foundation.
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8.Light load on foundation.
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9. More time is required for construction.
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9.Less time is required for construction.
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10. Less carpet area.
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10. More carpet area.
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11. More material required.
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11. Less material is required.
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12. Costly structure.
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12. Economic Structure.
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