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All About Other - Concrete Framed Systems

The most common type of modern construction is made of concrete frame structure. This is an amazing construction method that is benefited with a network of columns and beams that possess the capability to transfer the load from the structure to the foundation in a successful manner. In whole, it forms the skeleton of the building and is used as a supporting member for the construction of roof, walls, cladding, floor, etc. In concrete frame system, the horizontal structure is known as beam and the vertical structure is known as column. During construction of structural members, every member is fixed with one another. In case joint is required in the frame structure, then the existing concrete need to be cleaned off and filled with the new concrete mixture to construct a concrete frame system for multi storey building.  

There are various types of concrete framed systems which are boosted with hinged connection that is majorly used in steel structure but concrete frame system obeys the rules of moment connection that is visible in most of the cases. This system is highly efficient to bear the load that is created throughout the life span of the building. These are mainly differentiated into rigid frame structure and braced frame structure. Prior one is built onsite and are more stable and has the capacity to resist rotation in effective manner whereas the second one can resist the lateral force caused due to bracing action of diagonal member that exert sideway force. Howsoever, it is assumed that braced frames are more efficient in comparison to rigid frame. The major structures that contribute in the concrete frame system construction are column, beams, slabs, foundation and elevator shaft without which nothing would be possible.

Framed concrete systems are admired for good compression strength and tension strength in compare to other substance. It is highly resistive to fire in a cost-effective manner. It possesses the capacity to yield minimum deflection with the use of less manpower for erection of structure. It is remarked as one of the most reliable system as it provides long-life in low budget. One can reduce cross sectional dimension with the addition of steel in the concrete. 

As far as protection and repair are concerned concrete structure are continuous and losses their battle against corrosive element and this is caused due to the exposure to aggressive environment. Structure that has received protective coating simply prolongs the life of the structure which means low maintenance cost. Normal maintenance starts with the local repair. 

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