0 supporting the weight of the building above it:
The introduction of the frame divorced the structure from the load-bearing function of the wall, and freed the two elements.
The load-bearing structure of the houses is not overly articulated.
Fit-out will proceed immediately with non load-bearing block or stud partitions.
The horizontal thin struts in the load-bearing network which have been perforated are now unloaded and will therefore be resorbed by osteoclasts.
At this age, the load-bearing capacity of the cortical ring is 20-25% of the total strength of the vertebral body.
With age, the load-bearing capacity of the vertebral body declines, and at the age of 70-80 years will reach values of about 150-300kg.
The structure of firewalls, circulation spine, and cantilevered floors leaves the east and west elevations free of load-bearing requirements.
The structure comprises load-bearing brick walls throughout, supporting in-situ cast reinforcedconcrete floors.
