Construction

Principles of
Architectue

Post-and-lintel

also called prop and

lintelor a trabeated
system)
is a building system
where strong horizontal
elements are held up by
strong vertical elements
with large spaces
between them.

Arch

is a curved structure that

spans a space and may or
may not support weight
above it.
Consists of separate pieces of
wedge-shaped blocks
(voussoirs)

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TRANSITION
HEADLINE
Lets start with the first set of slides

Quotations are commonly

printed as a means of
inspiration and to invoke
philosophical thoughts from
the reader.

Dome
(from Latin: domus)
architectural
element that
resembles the
hollow upper half of
a sphere.

Truss
A system of triangular
forms
Assembled into a rigid
framework
Function: beam and lintel
a framework,
a. rafters,
b. posts,
c. struts,

Skeleton construction
Reinforced concrete
and steel

Cantilever
Uses beam or slap
extending
horizonally into
beyond supporting
its post