Structure Types and Building Classification

This is a lecture about identifying types of structures and classifications of buildings. This is an important first step in determining the loads and design parameters for structures and buildings as the requirements can be quite different for structures that are built in different ways or for different purposes. 0:00 Introduction 0:27 The Design Process 2:09 Types of Structures 4:16 Classification Based on Form 6:53 Origins of Modern Building Codes 7:26 The "Great Chicago Fire" of 1871 8:35 The "Little Chicago Fire" of 1874! 9:54 Classification Based on Load Path 16:04 Classification Based on Gravity Load Path 17:49 Classification Based on Lateral Load Path 18:57 Classification Based on Analysis Method 20:10 Classification Based on Design Method 21:44 Classification Based on Use Category 22:24 Classification Based on Occupancy Type 25:58 Risk Categories and Importance Factors 27:33 Classification Based on Height 31:07 World's Tallest Buildings 32:07 One World Trade Center: New York, NY 32:45 Central Park Tower: New York, NY ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures IBC 2018 International Building Code