Burj Dubai Stack Effect - Passive Stack Effect Mitigation
... occupant to experience the sound and feel of air rushing up or down an elevator shaft or whistling through gaps in even closed doors. During certain times of the year, the rush of air when opening the entry doors into the lobby of a tall building not only makes it difficult to negotiate the entry, b ...
... occupant to experience the sound and feel of air rushing up or down an elevator shaft or whistling through gaps in even closed doors. During certain times of the year, the rush of air when opening the entry doors into the lobby of a tall building not only makes it difficult to negotiate the entry, b ...
Developing a new combined structural roofing system of domes and
... Austin city code and California building codes establishes minimum prescriptive standards of safety for the construction of structures that use baled straw as a load-bearing or non-load-bearing material. The codes indicates that buildings with load bearing bale walls shall not exceed one story in he ...
... Austin city code and California building codes establishes minimum prescriptive standards of safety for the construction of structures that use baled straw as a load-bearing or non-load-bearing material. The codes indicates that buildings with load bearing bale walls shall not exceed one story in he ...
Veterinary Medical Technology Addition and Renovation Schematic Design Submission
... associated accessories, ties, and flashing. Brick veneer will be the cladding material at the first floor level, and will transition to a rainscreen system at the second floor, with exterior cladding of fiber cement siding/panels. Selected feature areas will receive ACM (aluminum composite material) ...
... associated accessories, ties, and flashing. Brick veneer will be the cladding material at the first floor level, and will transition to a rainscreen system at the second floor, with exterior cladding of fiber cement siding/panels. Selected feature areas will receive ACM (aluminum composite material) ...
Aluminum Finishes in Postwar Architecture
... to the mostly-glass curtain wall of the early 1950s, the Alcoa Building’s curtain wall, a so-called “Aluminum Dress,” was formed with large 6-footby-12-foot stamped anodized panels of “iridescent gray color” (Fig. 3).23 Aluminum windows with rubber gaskets pivoted to allow cleaning from within the b ...
... to the mostly-glass curtain wall of the early 1950s, the Alcoa Building’s curtain wall, a so-called “Aluminum Dress,” was formed with large 6-footby-12-foot stamped anodized panels of “iridescent gray color” (Fig. 3).23 Aluminum windows with rubber gaskets pivoted to allow cleaning from within the b ...
DESIGN OF LIGHTWEIGHT FAÇADES Architectural
... There are many factors that have contributed to the boom in this technology. These include: - Growing industrialisation in the construction field. - Advantageous cost development, with a progressive increase in labour costs relative to the cost of materials. - The growing requirement for relia ...
... There are many factors that have contributed to the boom in this technology. These include: - Growing industrialisation in the construction field. - Advantageous cost development, with a progressive increase in labour costs relative to the cost of materials. - The growing requirement for relia ...
Technical Report 3
... structure of the building has been optimized and designed to fit with the architecture of the building. The lateral force resisting system is an important part of the structural system that helps stabilize the building and supports the building form wind loads and earthquake effects. The lateral sys ...
... structure of the building has been optimized and designed to fit with the architecture of the building. The lateral force resisting system is an important part of the structural system that helps stabilize the building and supports the building form wind loads and earthquake effects. The lateral sys ...
Seismic Pushover Analysis of `Gaioleiro` Buildings in Lisbon
... For this reason, the pseudo-triangular distribution was adopted as reference for the following remarks. Fig. 4.2 and Fig. 4.3 display the nonlinear behaviour of the building on the X and Y direction, in a) with the contribution of the walls to the total base shear force, while b) e and c) plots the ...
... For this reason, the pseudo-triangular distribution was adopted as reference for the following remarks. Fig. 4.2 and Fig. 4.3 display the nonlinear behaviour of the building on the X and Y direction, in a) with the contribution of the walls to the total base shear force, while b) e and c) plots the ...
Cure Workshop - Abstract guidelines
... • Usually, a shear wall system for tall building groups shear walls around service cores, elevator shafts and stairwells and forms a stiff box-type structure. (internal core) • Multiple shear walls throughout a tall building may be coupled to increase overall building stiffness • Shear walls in form ...
... • Usually, a shear wall system for tall building groups shear walls around service cores, elevator shafts and stairwells and forms a stiff box-type structure. (internal core) • Multiple shear walls throughout a tall building may be coupled to increase overall building stiffness • Shear walls in form ...
WICONA and Sapa: Joining forces
... larger player in a broader international market. At the same time, we have moved into new premises in the Einsteinstraße in Ulm, the most salient feature of which is surely our WICONA logo near the front entrance. This proactive presentation of our brand is of great symbolic significance, especially ...
... larger player in a broader international market. At the same time, we have moved into new premises in the Einsteinstraße in Ulm, the most salient feature of which is surely our WICONA logo near the front entrance. This proactive presentation of our brand is of great symbolic significance, especially ...
Thermal Properties of Log Homes
... While there is no definitive answer to such a general question (considering the number of various log building systems), I will bring up some points to help you understand the basics and the complexity of the problem. The energy efficiency of a home is determined by so-called R-values (resistance to ...
... While there is no definitive answer to such a general question (considering the number of various log building systems), I will bring up some points to help you understand the basics and the complexity of the problem. The energy efficiency of a home is determined by so-called R-values (resistance to ...
Portside - Solution Station
... the façade initially employed energy-saving measures such as aluminium light shelves within the façade glazing system, which reflect transmitted light into the deep space on the floor plates, effectively contributing to reduced life cycle costs. This was a finely balanced exercise as the financial v ...
... the façade initially employed energy-saving measures such as aluminium light shelves within the façade glazing system, which reflect transmitted light into the deep space on the floor plates, effectively contributing to reduced life cycle costs. This was a finely balanced exercise as the financial v ...
Making Steel Framing as Thermally Efficient as Wood
... buildings. Steel framing has many advantages over wood framing; strength, low weight, dimensional stability, resistance to termite damage, almost 100% recycleability, etc .. However because of several reasons an application of steel as a framing material in US residential building market is relative ...
... buildings. Steel framing has many advantages over wood framing; strength, low weight, dimensional stability, resistance to termite damage, almost 100% recycleability, etc .. However because of several reasons an application of steel as a framing material in US residential building market is relative ...
Seismic Rehabilitation Study in Turkey for Existing
... from insufficient building performance. However, hımış buildings constructed by unskilled local craftsmen and without inspection withstood the 1999 Adapazarı earthquake, and the people living in these houses survived. The structural safety of earthen buildings depends on the design principles of the ...
... from insufficient building performance. However, hımış buildings constructed by unskilled local craftsmen and without inspection withstood the 1999 Adapazarı earthquake, and the people living in these houses survived. The structural safety of earthen buildings depends on the design principles of the ...
THE WALL DECORATION OF THE HIERON IN SAMOTHRACE
... bers of its trussed roof were concealed by a wooden coffered ceiling adorned with cast bronze mouldings. Lit by flickering lamplight during the nocturnal rites, the cella must have been rich in contrasts, now gleaming as light fell on the marble pavement and the white upper wall or picked out the me ...
... bers of its trussed roof were concealed by a wooden coffered ceiling adorned with cast bronze mouldings. Lit by flickering lamplight during the nocturnal rites, the cella must have been rich in contrasts, now gleaming as light fell on the marble pavement and the white upper wall or picked out the me ...
Buildings and earthquakes—Which stands? Which falls?
... physical characteristics, including the design and the building material. Resonance is a buildup of amplitude in a physical system that occurs when the frequency of an applied oscillatory force is close to the natural frequency of the system. In the case of an earthquake, the ground shaking may be a ...
... physical characteristics, including the design and the building material. Resonance is a buildup of amplitude in a physical system that occurs when the frequency of an applied oscillatory force is close to the natural frequency of the system. In the case of an earthquake, the ground shaking may be a ...
Drift demand on facades - Australian Earthquake Engineering Society
... The curtain wall façade system is popular in all types of buildings including commercial, industrial and institutional structures. The structural design of curtain walls normally takes into account in-plane and out-of-plane loading from wind, thermal movement and deflection from supporting structura ...
... The curtain wall façade system is popular in all types of buildings including commercial, industrial and institutional structures. The structural design of curtain walls normally takes into account in-plane and out-of-plane loading from wind, thermal movement and deflection from supporting structura ...
"Miserable Huts" in Post
... In the centre of the building, after itwas in ruins, but before the level had been raised to that occupied later by the basilica, certain very poor stone floors and foundation walls were constructed. chief of these occupied the line of the former front wall of the shops, others, at right angles to t ...
... In the centre of the building, after itwas in ruins, but before the level had been raised to that occupied later by the basilica, certain very poor stone floors and foundation walls were constructed. chief of these occupied the line of the former front wall of the shops, others, at right angles to t ...
seismic performance of tradational unreinforced masonry building in
... large magnitude of earthquake but even small magnitudes of earthquake, frequently occur, result into high level of ground motion Kathmandu valley due to the considerable soil amplification of sediment deposit. A number of large earthquakes in the past damaged the Kathmandu valley. The earthquakes of ...
... large magnitude of earthquake but even small magnitudes of earthquake, frequently occur, result into high level of ground motion Kathmandu valley due to the considerable soil amplification of sediment deposit. A number of large earthquakes in the past damaged the Kathmandu valley. The earthquakes of ...
Read full article - Scientific Papers Series “Management, Economic
... Moreover, the lower the apparent density, the lower the loads on the structural system, which, in its turn, will lead to structural elements with smaller sections and lower reinforcing steel consumption. It is well known that the seismic force a building bears during an earthquake is commensurate wi ...
... Moreover, the lower the apparent density, the lower the loads on the structural system, which, in its turn, will lead to structural elements with smaller sections and lower reinforcing steel consumption. It is well known that the seismic force a building bears during an earthquake is commensurate wi ...
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... c. Exterior insulation may extend in a horizontal or diagonal manner out from a wall provided the length of insulation meets or exceeds that which would be placed in a vertical manner. d. An insulation material should have appropriate weather resistant properties for the intended use and should be ...
... c. Exterior insulation may extend in a horizontal or diagonal manner out from a wall provided the length of insulation meets or exceeds that which would be placed in a vertical manner. d. An insulation material should have appropriate weather resistant properties for the intended use and should be ...
SanatoriumZonnestraal Sanatorium Zonnestraal
... The two extreme models, each of which is underpinned by entirely different yet consistent reasoning, led to relatively simple solutions and mostly good results. If, however, the minimal materialization of the original is abandoned for the benefit of a slightly improved technical performance then the ...
... The two extreme models, each of which is underpinned by entirely different yet consistent reasoning, led to relatively simple solutions and mostly good results. If, however, the minimal materialization of the original is abandoned for the benefit of a slightly improved technical performance then the ...
Burj Dubai, The Shining Building
... needed, so laminated or tempered was not compulsory. On the other side HS glass is not so exposed to NiS inclusions as tempered glass. So that was an additional point to consider, since heat-strengthened glass has a much lower potential incidence of spontaneous breakage than tempered glass. Heat-str ...
... needed, so laminated or tempered was not compulsory. On the other side HS glass is not so exposed to NiS inclusions as tempered glass. So that was an additional point to consider, since heat-strengthened glass has a much lower potential incidence of spontaneous breakage than tempered glass. Heat-str ...
The structural design of Almas Tower, Dubai, UAE
... The effect of time-dependent creep was allowed for by a reduction in the effective elastic modulus. Calculations were carried out based on the principle of area moment to work out a multiplier on lateral movement. This resulted in a net increase of 110% on the calculated value of lateral movement du ...
... The effect of time-dependent creep was allowed for by a reduction in the effective elastic modulus. Calculations were carried out based on the principle of area moment to work out a multiplier on lateral movement. This resulted in a net increase of 110% on the calculated value of lateral movement du ...
Environmental Design and Inspection Services
... breathability through the choice of time-tested, effective thick wall building materials. 2. Provide a healthy indoor air quality through walls that “breathe.” This is because outside air very slowly diffuses through these thick walls, rather than infusing through, as in stud frame walls, even with ...
... breathability through the choice of time-tested, effective thick wall building materials. 2. Provide a healthy indoor air quality through walls that “breathe.” This is because outside air very slowly diffuses through these thick walls, rather than infusing through, as in stud frame walls, even with ...
Curtain wall (architecture)
A curtain wall system is an outer covering of a building in which the outer walls are non-structural, but merely keep the weather out and the occupants in. As the curtain wall is non-structural it can be made of a lightweight material, reducing construction costs. When glass is used as the curtain wall, a great advantage is that natural light can penetrate deeper within the building. The curtain wall façade does not carry any dead load weight from the building other than its own dead load weight. The wall transfers horizontal wind loads that are incident upon it to the main building structure through connections at floors or columns of the building. A curtain wall is designed to resist air and water infiltration, sway induced by wind and seismic forces acting on the building, and its own dead load weight forces.Curtain wall systems are typically designed with extruded aluminum members, although the first curtain walls were made of steel. The aluminium frame is typically infilled with glass, which provides an architecturally pleasing building, as well as benefits such as daylighting. However, parameters related to solar gain control such as thermal comfort and visual comfort are more difficult to control when using highly glazed curtain walls. Other common infills include: stone veneer, metal panels, louvres, and operable windows or vents.Curtain walls differ from store-front systems in that they are designed to span multiple floors, and take into consideration design requirements such as: thermal expansion and contraction; building sway and movement; water diversion; and thermal efficiency for cost-effective heating, cooling, and lighting in the building.