Curtain Wall Systems
... architectural glass is becoming more important than it once was in traditional window and curtain wall systems. Expectations of today’s curtain walls that use architectural glass or other glazing products exceed the basic functions of providing natural lighting and protecting the interior from envir ...
... architectural glass is becoming more important than it once was in traditional window and curtain wall systems. Expectations of today’s curtain walls that use architectural glass or other glazing products exceed the basic functions of providing natural lighting and protecting the interior from envir ...
Document
... environment. Often labeled as “big-box” buildings, these structures are the mainstay for retail, storage and distribution facilities for North America’s largest companies. These buildings are favored by developers and owners for providing the most cost effective approach to enclosing large floor spa ...
... environment. Often labeled as “big-box” buildings, these structures are the mainstay for retail, storage and distribution facilities for North America’s largest companies. These buildings are favored by developers and owners for providing the most cost effective approach to enclosing large floor spa ...
00279 Shiling Pei - Timber Design Society
... predefined hazard levels. Maximum inter-story drift within the building from each simulation was extracted to develop the distribution of the building maximum drift for that corresponding hazard level. The probability of exceedance associated with the design target can be evaluated by plotting the e ...
... predefined hazard levels. Maximum inter-story drift within the building from each simulation was extracted to develop the distribution of the building maximum drift for that corresponding hazard level. The probability of exceedance associated with the design target can be evaluated by plotting the e ...
Technical Guidance Note
... A3. The building shall be constructed so that in the event of an accident the building will not suffer collapse to an extent disproportionate to the cause. Requirement A3 is mandatory and all buildings have been brought under control. The Requirement is met by an appropriate choice of measures to re ...
... A3. The building shall be constructed so that in the event of an accident the building will not suffer collapse to an extent disproportionate to the cause. Requirement A3 is mandatory and all buildings have been brought under control. The Requirement is met by an appropriate choice of measures to re ...
exam guide
... forces? Assume the weight of concrete equals 150 lb/ft3, and the dead load equals 240 kips. Ignore the weight of the soil over the footing. ...
... forces? Assume the weight of concrete equals 150 lb/ft3, and the dead load equals 240 kips. Ignore the weight of the soil over the footing. ...
Functional Performance Testing within the Building Envelope
... constraints, and cost to repair. As a general rule, the greater the expected performance level of the building, or the greater the complexity of the detailing, the more diligent the pre-construction phase of the commissioning process, and therefore the more thorough the mock-up requirements. On labo ...
... constraints, and cost to repair. As a general rule, the greater the expected performance level of the building, or the greater the complexity of the detailing, the more diligent the pre-construction phase of the commissioning process, and therefore the more thorough the mock-up requirements. On labo ...
mid-rise combustible construction in ontario building
... Measures are being proposed in the National Building Code to ensure that adequate fire department access is provided to the building for the Fire Services. Currently, the NBC requires any sprinklered building to face a street or access route that is located within 15 m of the principal entrance. As ...
... Measures are being proposed in the National Building Code to ensure that adequate fire department access is provided to the building for the Fire Services. Currently, the NBC requires any sprinklered building to face a street or access route that is located within 15 m of the principal entrance. As ...
Opportunities For Wood in Low
... one-story, 54,800-square-foot steelframe big box store in California, WoodWorks commissioned the design of a comparable building using wood materials. Both buildings are designed according to the 2010 California Building Code, which is based on the IBC. The two designs share the same geometry, struc ...
... one-story, 54,800-square-foot steelframe big box store in California, WoodWorks commissioned the design of a comparable building using wood materials. Both buildings are designed according to the 2010 California Building Code, which is based on the IBC. The two designs share the same geometry, struc ...
Guidelines for Professional Structural Engineering Services for Part
... systems, cladding, and seismic restraints for architectural, mechanical and electrical elements. ...
... systems, cladding, and seismic restraints for architectural, mechanical and electrical elements. ...
sustainable precast construction methods for tall office buildings in
... of buildings which predominantly determines their design. The determination on adopting a certain construction method is always responsive to the selected structural design system, which is particularly significant in traditional “design-tender-then construct” form of procurement contract arrangemen ...
... of buildings which predominantly determines their design. The determination on adopting a certain construction method is always responsive to the selected structural design system, which is particularly significant in traditional “design-tender-then construct” form of procurement contract arrangemen ...
Exhibit K:
... Consolidate: To strengthen loose or deteriorated materials in place. Construction Cost: The total cost to CNM for the construction and completion of all elements of the Project designed or specified by the Design Professional, including construction, site development costs (utilities, infrastructure ...
... Consolidate: To strengthen loose or deteriorated materials in place. Construction Cost: The total cost to CNM for the construction and completion of all elements of the Project designed or specified by the Design Professional, including construction, site development costs (utilities, infrastructure ...
Attachment A: Master Definition List
... expressly identify the Plans and Specifications, assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, conditions, allowances, unit prices, and alternates that form the basis for the GMP. Guaranteed Maximum Price: The maximum amount to be paid by the Owner for the construction of the Work including the general c ...
... expressly identify the Plans and Specifications, assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, conditions, allowances, unit prices, and alternates that form the basis for the GMP. Guaranteed Maximum Price: The maximum amount to be paid by the Owner for the construction of the Work including the general c ...
Developing an Exterior Enclosure Commissioning Plan
... appear simple in contrast to complex forms associated with iconic architecture, yet these buildings can sometimes offer greater challenges. The demands of the interior conditioned spaces often result in dynamic and complex air, vapor, and moisture transfer through the exterior enclosure. Failures ca ...
... appear simple in contrast to complex forms associated with iconic architecture, yet these buildings can sometimes offer greater challenges. The demands of the interior conditioned spaces often result in dynamic and complex air, vapor, and moisture transfer through the exterior enclosure. Failures ca ...
Multi-Story Wood Construction
... Until a few years ago, it was fairly uncommon for an architect to go beyond four stories with wood-frame construction. Today, many designers choose five stories of wood over concrete podiums as a way to cost-effectively increase the density of projects. “It seems that all of the newer projects here ...
... Until a few years ago, it was fairly uncommon for an architect to go beyond four stories with wood-frame construction. Today, many designers choose five stories of wood over concrete podiums as a way to cost-effectively increase the density of projects. “It seems that all of the newer projects here ...
Publication Link - Pennsylvania Housing Research Center
... diaphragm helps floor joints to have uniform lateral movement. This diaphragm constrains top joints of the lower modules and bottom joints of upper modules by tying them together at each story for horizontal movement of the floor. This diaphragm also helps bring about integrity of the modules and en ...
... diaphragm helps floor joints to have uniform lateral movement. This diaphragm constrains top joints of the lower modules and bottom joints of upper modules by tying them together at each story for horizontal movement of the floor. This diaphragm also helps bring about integrity of the modules and en ...
Key_Personnel_files/Corsair Resume
... record for bridge foundations and provided design oversight for tie back, soil nail and MSE walls on the project. The proximity of the US 54 bridge to the tie back walls required that spread footings used to support the existing US 54 bridge be underpinned with micro piling. Mr. Galvan designed the ...
... record for bridge foundations and provided design oversight for tie back, soil nail and MSE walls on the project. The proximity of the US 54 bridge to the tie back walls required that spread footings used to support the existing US 54 bridge be underpinned with micro piling. Mr. Galvan designed the ...
Attachment 10 R301.2.2
... R301.2.2 Seismic provisions. The seismic provisions of this code shall apply as follows: 1. Townhouses in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1 and D2 shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of this section and other seismic requirements of this code. 2. Detached one- and two-family d ...
... R301.2.2 Seismic provisions. The seismic provisions of this code shall apply as follows: 1. Townhouses in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1 and D2 shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of this section and other seismic requirements of this code. 2. Detached one- and two-family d ...
Multi-Story Wood Construction
... Until a few years ago, it was fairly uncommon for an architect to go beyond four stories with wood-frame construction. Today, many designers choose five stories of wood over concrete podiums as a way to cost-effectively increase the density of projects. “It seems that all of the newer projects here ...
... Until a few years ago, it was fairly uncommon for an architect to go beyond four stories with wood-frame construction. Today, many designers choose five stories of wood over concrete podiums as a way to cost-effectively increase the density of projects. “It seems that all of the newer projects here ...
Structure Foundation Considerations
... - If casing will be required, can casing be pulled as shaft is concerted (this can result in significant cost savings on very large diameter shafts). - If artesian water was encountered in explorations, have design provisions been included to handle it (such as by requiring casing and trim seal). - ...
... - If casing will be required, can casing be pulled as shaft is concerted (this can result in significant cost savings on very large diameter shafts). - If artesian water was encountered in explorations, have design provisions been included to handle it (such as by requiring casing and trim seal). - ...
schematic design phase - State University Construction Fund
... Stand-alone or back-up systems required for this building when the existing system is shut down for regular maintenance. ...
... Stand-alone or back-up systems required for this building when the existing system is shut down for regular maintenance. ...
Evolution of codes for structural design in Mexico
... increase Cy (Del Valle, 1988). For the first time, Cy was made dependent on the soil type (firm, transition and soft) and on the type of construction and occupation. For structures higher than 45m, dynamic analyses were required. Soils were classified according to their compressibility and strength. ...
... increase Cy (Del Valle, 1988). For the first time, Cy was made dependent on the soil type (firm, transition and soft) and on the type of construction and occupation. For structures higher than 45m, dynamic analyses were required. Soils were classified according to their compressibility and strength. ...
Design Alternatives for Lateral Force
... VER the past two decades, Dubai had undergone vast developments in the construction of high rise buildings due to its increase in population density and economic growth. Currently, there are several seismic hazard studies and seismic design guidelines available for the city of Dubai and UAE in gener ...
... VER the past two decades, Dubai had undergone vast developments in the construction of high rise buildings due to its increase in population density and economic growth. Currently, there are several seismic hazard studies and seismic design guidelines available for the city of Dubai and UAE in gener ...
Building Resilience: Expanding the Concept of
... Designed with a combination of mass timber, structural insulated panels, and dimension lumber, RMI’s new Innovation Center meets a number of resilience objectives. The project is net zero energy, designed and tested to meet Passive House protocols. Its energy model was run against the new Leadership ...
... Designed with a combination of mass timber, structural insulated panels, and dimension lumber, RMI’s new Innovation Center meets a number of resilience objectives. The project is net zero energy, designed and tested to meet Passive House protocols. Its energy model was run against the new Leadership ...
Section 2 - Earthworks
... c) Before work commences and during construction to determine the extent of further specialists soils engineering services required (including investigation and geological work). d) Before and during construction to determine the method and frequency of construction control tests to be carried out, ...
... c) Before work commences and during construction to determine the extent of further specialists soils engineering services required (including investigation and geological work). d) Before and during construction to determine the method and frequency of construction control tests to be carried out, ...
Leaky condo crisis
The leaky condo crisis, also known as the leaky condo syndrome and rotten condo crisis, is an ongoing construction, financial, and legal crisis in Canada. It primarily involves multi-unit condominium (or strata) buildings damaged by rainwater infiltration in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island regions of coastal British Columbia (B.C.). In B.C. alone an estimated $4 billion in damage has occurred to over 900 buildings and 31,000 individual housing units built between the late 1980s and early 2000s, establishing it as the most extensive and most costly reconstruction of housing stock in Canadian history. Similar infiltration problems have been reported in highrise buildings and schools, as well as in other climactic zones across Canada, in the United States, and New Zealand. Since the start of the crisis it has been commonplace to see occupied buildings draped in scaffolding and protective tarps as the problems were assessed and repaired. The crisis has caused, as a major public inquiry concluded: ""a litany of horrific experiences, personal tragedies, and dashed dreams"" endured by homeowners.