Experiment with construction concepts

Notes on the video, Design Process steps:

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Experiment with the materials and fill in the chart

Material Properties Pros and Cons Applications

wood

 

     

plastic

 

     

aluminum

 

     

brick

 

     

concrete

 

     

reinforced concrete

 

     

cast iron

 

     

steel

 

     

Loads

How can buildings be protected from each different kind of load

Type of load How to add protection
weight of structure  
weight of objects  
soft soil  
temperature  
earthquake  
wind  
vibration