Structural stability in construction refers to the power of the building to resist any sudden change or force, that is its ability to maintain equilibrium under any circumstances. Instability in buildings can have lethal outcomes and must be paid extreme attention to while designing. Structural members are the primary load bearers in a building. Beams are horizontal structural members that transfer load to the supports while Columns are vertical structural members transferring compression forces to the ground. Footings in the foundation also form vital structural members comprising the base of construction transferring loads to the ground. Most Australian homes use brick veneers or masonry with concrete foundations in construction and a concrete structural framework. Having only load-bearing walls without column beam grid for structures exceeding Ground + 2 floors isn’t advisable to maintain the structural stability of a building.
