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Q: Which element of a building divides superstructure and substructure?
  • A. Strap beam
  • B. Lintel beam
  • C. Plinth beam
  • D. Landing beam
Correct Answer: Option C - Plinth beam of a building divides superstructure and substructure. • A plinth beam is provided at plinth level and refers to a horizontal structure element that interconnects columns thereby preventing buckling of columns. Strap beam:- help to distributes weight of either heavily distributable column or eccentrically loaded column footings to adjacent footings Lintel Beam:- Built on top of openings such as portals, doors, windows etc Landing Beam:- Beam provided between stairs changing direction to support the landing between to flight stairs.
C. Plinth beam of a building divides superstructure and substructure. • A plinth beam is provided at plinth level and refers to a horizontal structure element that interconnects columns thereby preventing buckling of columns. Strap beam:- help to distributes weight of either heavily distributable column or eccentrically loaded column footings to adjacent footings Lintel Beam:- Built on top of openings such as portals, doors, windows etc Landing Beam:- Beam provided between stairs changing direction to support the landing between to flight stairs.

Explanations:

Plinth beam of a building divides superstructure and substructure. • A plinth beam is provided at plinth level and refers to a horizontal structure element that interconnects columns thereby preventing buckling of columns. Strap beam:- help to distributes weight of either heavily distributable column or eccentrically loaded column footings to adjacent footings Lintel Beam:- Built on top of openings such as portals, doors, windows etc Landing Beam:- Beam provided between stairs changing direction to support the landing between to flight stairs.