Where are the tension members and compression members in case of a building

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Tension members are in roof trusses, beams, and columns while compression members are in walls, columns, and foundation.

Tension members are used to resist forces that pull the building apart.
Compression members are used to resist forces that push the building together.
Tension members are commonly found in roof trusses, beams, and columns.
Compression members are commonly found in walls, columns, and foundation.
The location of tension and compression members depends on the design and purpose of the building.

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Depends on the loading conditions beam and slab acts as tension and compression member but column is designed for compression

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Tension members are the members where two tensile forces are acting at the ends of members. Here no eccentricity and bending stress are not developed in the connection Compression members are the straight members which are subjected to two equal and opposite compressive forces acting at its ends.

Where are the tension members and compression members in case of a building

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