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Functional Reqirements of Building and Its Components: Rakesh J. Pillai
Functional Reqirements of Building and Its Components: Rakesh J. Pillai
Rakesh J. Pillai
National Institute of Technology Warangal
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Basic Requirements of a Building
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(i) The structure must have adequate margin of strength above that
necessary to support its normal loading
(ii) Must have adequate stiffness - so that the distortion should not
reduce the efficiency (should serve the intended purpose) and should
not affect the appearance
(iii) From performance point of view, building should be constructed as to
provide sufficient comfort and convenience to the occupants
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Dimensional stability
Building should be resistant to dimesional changes
Dimensional changes may arise due to:
Elastic and plastic deformations or creep due to the applied loads
Expansions and contractions due to changes in moisture content
Expansions and contractions due to changes in temperature
Movements due to chemical reaction between building materials in
contact or between building materials and moist air
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Security
Against burglary
Strong external walls
Window openings provided with adequate grills
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Functions of plinth:
Transmit the load of superstructure to foundation
To act as a retaining wall, so as to keep the filling in position below the
floor of the building
To prevent damp or moisture penetration in to the structure (increase
stability and durability)
Increase architectural appearance of the building
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7. Sill
Bottom horizontal surface of a window opening
Horizontal member provided to give support for the vertical
memebers of the opening
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8. Lintel
A horizontal beam placed over the openings (doors and windows)
Purpose is to support the structure above the openings
Usually made of reinforced cement concrete (RCC)
9. Sunshades
Projection from the wall, provided above the windows
Function is to provide protection against sun and rain
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