Difference between load bearing structure and framed structure
Description
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Load bearing structure
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Framed Structure
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Sub soil condition
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Suitable only when hard strata are available at shallow depth
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Suitable for any type of soil
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Number of storey’s
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3 to 4 storey buildings can only be constructed
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Multi storey buildings can be constructed.
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Load transfer mechanism
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In load bearing structure, load transfer path is from slab to walls and walls to footing and footing to sub soil
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In framed structure, load transfer path is from slab to beam, beam to column and column to footing and footing to sub soil
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Resistance to vibrations
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Load bearing structure is less resistant to Earthquake.
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Framed structure is more resistant to Earthquake
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Carpet area
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Carpet area available is less
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Carpet area available is more.
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Possibility of openings
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Limitations for openings in walls.
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Large openings in walls are possible.
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Thickness of wall
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More
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Less
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Time of construction
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More
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Less
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Maintenance cost
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More
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Less
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Flexibility
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It is not flexible in design as you can’t remove/shift walls.
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It is flexible in design as you can shift the location of walls
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Materials
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Load Bearing walls can be of Brick, Stone, concrete block etc
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The frame can be RCC( beam/ Column) frame, I- Section Steel frame, Wood frame etc.
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