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Difference between load bearing structure and framed structure
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| Description | Load Bearing Structure | Framed Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Sub soil condition | Suitable only when hard strata are available at shallow depth | Suitable for any type of soil |
| Number of storey’s | 3 to 4 storey buildings can only be constructed | Multi storey buildings can be constructed. |
| Load transfer mechanism | In load bearing structure, load transfer path is from slab to walls and walls to footing and footing to sub soil | In framed structure, load transfer path is from slab to beam, beam to column and column to footing and footing to sub soil |
| Resistance to vibrations | Load bearing structure is less resistant to Earthquake | Framed structure is more resistant to Earthquake |
| Carpet area | Carpet area available is less | Carpet area available is more. |
| Possibility of openings | Limitations for openings in walls. | Large openings in walls are possible. |
| Thickness of wall | More | less |
| Time of construction | More | Less |
| Maintenance cost | More | Less |
| Flexibility | It is not flexible in design as you can’t remove/shift walls | It is flexible in design as you can shift the location of walls |
| Materials | Load Bearing walls can be of Brick, Stone, concrete block etc | The frame can be RCC( beam/ Column) frame, I- Section Steel frame, Wood frame etc. |
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