GLOSSARY WEEK 1: BUCKLING Definition: Buckling can be simply explain as the failure of a sturture member to high compression force. This might have negative consequence as it might cause the structure to collapse. But on the other hand, it might be an advantage for some of the structure because it allow flexibility for the structure.
Week 2: FOOTINGS Definition: According to the reading Building Constrction Illustrated by Ching, footings are the lowest foundation structure that allow the load which applied to them to be distributed over an area of soil.
WEEK 3: WATERPROOF MEMBRANE Definition: It acts as a coating or covering for the structure to stop water from entering the structure of the building.
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