Structural Behavior under Loads

Description Animations
Sliding

Structural failure caused from the effect of lateral forces on inadequately designed foundation systems
Sliding /Animation
Torsion

A twisting effect induced by the action of lateral forces

Torsion/ Animation
Deflection

The deviation of a structural member from its original position due to applied loading

Deflection / Animation
Overturning

A structural failure that is normally associated with tall and slender buildings with relatively small foundations
Overturning/ Animation