This document introduces different structural systems based on their span. Short span systems include bearing walls, column and beam structures, and flat slabs used for buildings up to 10 meters. Medium span systems like waffle slabs and paneled beams are used from 10-16 meters. Large span systems for 16+ meters include folded plates, concrete and steel frames, arches, cantilever frames, vierendeel structures, trusses, shells, tents, and cables. High rise buildings commonly use a core structural system with shear walls and columns.