Given that the following diagrams are a structural drawing w

Given that the following diagrams are a structural drawing, what is the difference between the horizontal members?

EC.1) Given that the following diagrams are a structural drawing, what is the difference between the horizontal members? a) b)

Solution

In case of a, Horizontal members of the structure are simply supported on vertical members.

In case of b, Horizontal members are monolithically cast with vertical member.