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Types of building construction systems (Concrete frame construction…
Types of building construction systems
Concrete frame construction
the most common
skeleton of concrete that is covered in a
skin.
brick, aluminum or glass
attached to the outer surface of the building.
Steel
frame structures
immensely strong and flexible
earthquake-prone areas.
Light gauge steel structures
residential and low-rise buildings
US and Europe
Wood framed construction
residential and low-rise structures
North America and Europe
Load bearing masonry wall
widely used in the 18-19th centuries.
heavy brick or stone walls that support horizontal floor slabs
Pre-engineered building
fast, economical type
warehouses and industrial buildings
