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2025.06.02

What are the load-bearing members of the roof of each structure?

The load-bearing members of the roof of each structure include not only beams, but also a variety of other members, depending on the type of construction of the house and the materials used. The following is an overview of the load-bearing members of the roofs of different types of houses:

 

1.Concrete houses: The load-bearing elements of the roof usually include beams, columns, slabs and shear walls. These components work together to ensure that the roof can safely bear various loads.

 

2.Steel structure houses: in addition to beams and columns, they also include purlins and color plates. Purlins are responsible for transferring the loads from the roof slab to the house beams, while the color plates are used as covering materials and are also involved in load bearing.

3.Pitched roof: Its load-bearing structure mainly consists of roof frame and purlin. The roof frame is the key to support the whole roof structure, while the purlins transfer the load from the roof panel to the roof frame.

 

4.Brick wall load-bearing: This is a traditional load-bearing method, which supports the roof load by building the internal and external horizontal walls of the house in the shape of a steeple, and resting the purlins directly on them.

 

5.Reinforced concrete beam and plate load-bearing: this structure is suitable for houses with small openings, and reinforced concrete beams and roof panels can be installed by cast-in-place or prefabricated.

 

In summary, the load-bearing elements of the roof are a complex system containing a variety of components, each of which has its own specific function and role. In the design and construction process, the interrelationship and load-bearing capacity of these components must be fully considered to ensure the safety and stability of the building.