Building Structure Components and Functions

Hey Wawan, Wahyu, and Arif! Let's put your building knowledge to the test! Which of the following are considered the essential building blocks of a sturdy structure?

• Foundations, floors, walls, and roofs

• Tents, canopies, and pandals

• Outdoor display structures

• Human habitation spaces

Hey there, Siti, Lina, and Adi! Let's think about our world for a moment. What do you think is a primary purpose of buildings in our society?

• To serve as transient structures for formal occasions.

• To provide outdoor display structures.

• To offer shelter from climate, security, and living space.

• To exclusively house non-human habitation.

Hey Eko, Rani, and Dewi! Let's dive into the world of architecture! Can you tell me what a plinth is in a building structure?

• The part of the structure below ground level only.

• The part of the structure above ground and below ground level.

• The part of the structure that supports flooring tiles.

• The part of the structure that protects from rainwater.

Hey there, future architect! Agus, Adi, and Rudi are debating the perfect height for a plinth. Can you help them settle the score? What do you think is the recommended height range for a plinth?

• 0.1 m to 0.5 m

• 0.6 m to 0.8 m

• 0.9 m to 1.2 m

• 1.0 m to 1.5 m

Hey there, Dedi, Ina, and Rudi! Let's talk about something that keeps us grounded—literally! What do you think is a key function of a floor in a building?

• To provide space for courses that support flooring tiles.

• To form the outer boundary of the building.

• To offer good resistance to wear and tear from daily use.

• To transmit weight through compression.

Hey Rudi, Joko, and Rani! Imagine you're architects for a day. What do you think is a primary function of walls in a building?

• To serve as a horizontal surface for occupants.

• To support flooring at various levels.

• To form the outer boundary and separate rooms.

• To carry the tensile weight of a structure.

Hey there, future architects! What do you think is the primary role of a column in a framed structure? Is it:

• To act as a horizontal component resisting lateral loads.

• To provide protection from rainwater and insects.

• To serve as a vertical member that transmits weight through compression.

• To form the outer boundary of the building.

Hey Hadi, Agus, and Sri! Let's put your building knowledge to the test! Which statement best describes a beam in a building structure?

• It is a vertical member that supports flooring.

• It is a horizontal component that primarily resists loads applied laterally.

• It forms the outer boundary of the building.

• It is the part of the structure above ground and below ground level.

Hey Surya, if you were designing a house in a place where it rains cats and dogs, what type of roof would you choose to keep everything dry and cozy?

• Thick flat roof

• Sloping roof

• Hat roof

• Shells and domes

Hey there, Joko, Rizal, and Heri! Let's put your knowledge to the test. What do you think is a primary function of a roof?

• To provide aesthetic appeal

• To allow entry into the building

• To provide protection from elements

• To support vertical members of an opening