Commonly used Building construction types

There are different types of construction which are used for constructing building, homes, sheds, and such. When it comes to designing a structure, the construction type is chosen based upon a number of things such as Purpose of the structure, Size of the structure, Load bearing constraints, Environmental factors, Cost of materials and Speed of construction.

Here are the most commonly used building construction types-

1. Pre-engineered Construction

Pre-engineeredbuildings (PEB) are those building in which excess steel is avoided by tapering the sections. They are mostly constructed in a quicker way as compared to any other construction type. The key advantage of Pre-engineered buildings is low installation time. All the parts are ready to be bolted and screwed together.

Fast construction, Engineered to handle all the loads, Easy to design and manufacture are some major advantages of pre-engineered buildings which make them different from others.

2.  Steel frame Construction

Steel frame construction is used primarily in large span steel structures. These specialised steel structures are built from steel column and steel trusses to support floors and roofs. Large span steelstructures and High rise buildings are commonly built using this method, as it’s easy to transport materials up using cranes and the components are quickly bolted or welded together.

Steel is flexible, due to which it helps in earthquake prone areas or in areas of high wind. Steel can flex quite a bit without taking on permanent deformation, making it a great material for constructing tall buildings, steel bridges etc.

3. Concrete Frame construction

Concrete frame construction uses reinforced concrete columns, concrete beams, and concrete slabs to built the support structure. This construction type is often used in high-rise buildings and elevated roadways.

In building construction most all components are casted on site, thus construction time is not fast due to the curing time of the components. Concrete frame construction does not hold well to earthquakes, although it does weather wind effect and weather well, over time.

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