Construction Geometry

Follow-Up Worksheet
Load Bearing Structures

Name:                                                                                                           Date:                           

1.      Describe load bearing structural geometry you saw in buildings or structures.

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b.       

2.      Describe two joints and connections you saw in buildings or structures.

a.        

b.       

      Discuss why they are used in the context you found them.

a.

b.

3.      Describe two structural member reinforcements you saw in buildings or structures.

a.        

b.       

      Why are they used in the context you found them?

a.

b.

4.      Discuss how you might make a better load bearing structure in the future. Consider materials, geometry, connections and reinforcements.

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