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Topic : Common Structural Forms for High-rise Buildings in Hong Kong

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Advan. . features of framed structure (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />

7. Adaptable to almost any shape<br />

8. Easily altered with<strong>in</strong> limits of frame<br />

– regular or non-regular grid system is very adaptable <strong>in</strong><br />

spatial arrangement<br />

9. Offsite preparation possible – especially <strong>for</strong> prefabricated<br />

construction us<strong>in</strong>g precast concrete or structural steel<br />

elements<br />

10. May be designed to accommodate movement<br />

11. Acceptable distribution of natural light – w<strong>in</strong>dow open<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

can be provided easily on eternal walls<br />

12. Easy to design structurally <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g computer design – aga<strong>in</strong>,<br />

due to simple geometry

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