CONCEPT OF FRAMED STRUCTURES

Principles of Framed Structures

Framed structures are the structures which are formed by connecting a series of horizontal and vertical structural members in suitable positions. The framed structures primarily comprise of columns and beams. Columns are connected by beams at floor and roof levels. The floors are divided into rooms and passages of required sizes by walls.

The walls may be load-bearing walls or partition walls. The materials used for framed structures, in general, may be wood, steel or RCC. Light framed structures are constructed of wood, steel or RCC, whereas multi-storeyed framed structures are constructed of mild steel.

The entire load of floors, roofs and partition walls are supported by the beams which transmit these loads to the columns. These columns finally carry the whole weight of the structure to the foundation.