3.1 Building Systems 3.2 The Hierarchy of Structural Action 3.3 Building Forms Conceived as Solid Structures 3.4 Building Forms Conceived as Space Structures
3.5 Space Structures of Columns and Frames Buildings conceived as columnar space structures by considering a simple rectangular space-form enclosed by four slender columns
The reasons to limit lateral deflection are: - To avoid damage problem in building associated with shear racking and bending deflection. - To avoid uncomfortable horizontal movement of the occupants