S. 1 / 3BeamsIntroduction to Structural Design

Name:EX 4Determine the direction of the reaction forces and - qualitatively - the inner flow of forces in the truss for the given cases. Draw the tension forces in red, the compression forces in blue and the external forces in green.

Qualitative flow of forces in beamsTask 1

S. 2 / 3BeamsIntroduction to Structural Design

Name:EX 4Draw the force diagram for the given case. Draw the tension forces in red, the compression forces in blue and the external forces in green.

Task 2 Quantitative flow of forces in beams

force diagram 1cm = 100kN

S. 3 / 3BeamsIntroduction to Structural Design

Name:EX 4

Centre Pompidou, R. Piano, R. Rogers, G. Franchini, ARUP

Location: Paris, FranceYear: 1977

Compare the two structures given below describing all the most relevant features in terms of architecture, structural concept, use of material and construction aspects.Write a concise text also including sketches, where relevant.

Sendai Mediatheque, Toyo Ito, Mutsuro Sasaki

Location: Sendai, Japan Year: 2001

Task 3 Comparing Structures