nehrp commentary on the guidelines for the seismic rehabilitation of
... “yes,” “yes with reservations,” “no,” and “abstain.” All “yes with reservations” and “no” votes were to be accompanied by an explanation of the reasons for the vote and the “no” votes were to be accompanied by specific suggestions for change if those changes would change the negative vote to an aff ...
... “yes,” “yes with reservations,” “no,” and “abstain.” All “yes with reservations” and “no” votes were to be accompanied by an explanation of the reasons for the vote and the “no” votes were to be accompanied by specific suggestions for change if those changes would change the negative vote to an aff ...
lateral load design of tall buildings
... feasibility is concerned, the advance in computational capacity has led to a vast offer of extremely powerful structural analysis tools with which any imaginable structure can be calculated. Therefore, the need for simplicity and a high level of repetition is highly diminished. Secondly, the financi ...
... feasibility is concerned, the advance in computational capacity has led to a vast offer of extremely powerful structural analysis tools with which any imaginable structure can be calculated. Therefore, the need for simplicity and a high level of repetition is highly diminished. Secondly, the financi ...
cracks in building - rdso
... When the clay bricks are fired during manufacturing, due to high temperature not only the intermolecular water but also water that forms a part of molecular structure of clay is driven out. After burning, as the temperature of the bricks falls down, the moisture hungry bricks starts absorbing moistu ...
... When the clay bricks are fired during manufacturing, due to high temperature not only the intermolecular water but also water that forms a part of molecular structure of clay is driven out. After burning, as the temperature of the bricks falls down, the moisture hungry bricks starts absorbing moistu ...
here - New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Inc.
... Foreword The Building Act 2004 extends the previous definition of the range of buildings that could be earthquake-prone. All but small residential buildings are now covered by the new definition. Territorial Authorities have been required by the Act to adopt policies on earthquakeprone buildings. Mo ...
... Foreword The Building Act 2004 extends the previous definition of the range of buildings that could be earthquake-prone. All but small residential buildings are now covered by the new definition. Territorial Authorities have been required by the Act to adopt policies on earthquakeprone buildings. Mo ...
View/Open - Minerva Access
... structural analysis, the bending moment and shear force distributed in the structural components, such as columns, change accordingly. These changes are related to their relevant locations to the specific non-structural components. The damage level of different non-structural components was also ass ...
... structural analysis, the bending moment and shear force distributed in the structural components, such as columns, change accordingly. These changes are related to their relevant locations to the specific non-structural components. The damage level of different non-structural components was also ass ...
Section 1 - New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Inc.
... Each building has unique charact eristics and it is often difficult to determine with confidence the extent and quality of structural components and materials. These NZSEE Recommendations provide authoritative and timely information to assist TAs, owners and their engineers to make assessments of th ...
... Each building has unique charact eristics and it is often difficult to determine with confidence the extent and quality of structural components and materials. These NZSEE Recommendations provide authoritative and timely information to assist TAs, owners and their engineers to make assessments of th ...
Monmouthshire County Council
... below and as required by building control . Foundation for three storey buildings or depths in excess of 2.5m should be designed by a suitably qualified person i.e. structural engineer. Any services passing through trench fill concrete should be ducted or sleeved or wrapped in flexible material (e.g ...
... below and as required by building control . Foundation for three storey buildings or depths in excess of 2.5m should be designed by a suitably qualified person i.e. structural engineer. Any services passing through trench fill concrete should be ducted or sleeved or wrapped in flexible material (e.g ...
Sustainable refurbishment of exterior walls and building facades
... to fire class) or at least B-s1, d0 class external boards/layers. In case of combustible insulation, the boards should be thick enough to protect the insulation. Regarding structural stability the assessment of the load bearing capacity of the existing walls must include a verification to ensure tha ...
... to fire class) or at least B-s1, d0 class external boards/layers. In case of combustible insulation, the boards should be thick enough to protect the insulation. Regarding structural stability the assessment of the load bearing capacity of the existing walls must include a verification to ensure tha ...
- bk books
... (fig.4), and the Seagram Building in New York by Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Phillip Johnson and Kahn and Jakobs, 1958 (fig.5). The curtain walls form an uninterrupted envelope around the buildings. Both consist of steel constructions. The Seagram Building’s interior and exterior was cla ...
... (fig.4), and the Seagram Building in New York by Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Phillip Johnson and Kahn and Jakobs, 1958 (fig.5). The curtain walls form an uninterrupted envelope around the buildings. Both consist of steel constructions. The Seagram Building’s interior and exterior was cla ...
bijildings on the west side of the ag-ora
... That habitation continued and indeed became more intense through this century is sufficientlv shown not only. by the cessation of burial buit also by growing masses of pottery found, again, in wells and scattered among the lower layers of earth accumulation. To about the middle, of the century may b ...
... That habitation continued and indeed became more intense through this century is sufficientlv shown not only. by the cessation of burial buit also by growing masses of pottery found, again, in wells and scattered among the lower layers of earth accumulation. To about the middle, of the century may b ...
- ICF Builder Magazine
... “ICFs are a phenomenal product with outstanding attributes. They’re versatile, energy efficient, sound deadening, easy to use, and readily available across the country. The biggest challenge is getting people to try it initially. Once they try it, they love it.” The NRMCA is responsible for all ICF ...
... “ICFs are a phenomenal product with outstanding attributes. They’re versatile, energy efficient, sound deadening, easy to use, and readily available across the country. The biggest challenge is getting people to try it initially. Once they try it, they love it.” The NRMCA is responsible for all ICF ...
3–8 Storey Modular Element Buildings
... The core of the system are Stora Enso’s structural wall panels and floor slabs, which form the strong and stable load-bearing structure of each modular element. The elements are built in controlled factory conditions and delivered to the site with all finishing materials and components installed. ...
... The core of the system are Stora Enso’s structural wall panels and floor slabs, which form the strong and stable load-bearing structure of each modular element. The elements are built in controlled factory conditions and delivered to the site with all finishing materials and components installed. ...
White Book - C02 - Technical performance
... Using fire design codes such as the Structural Eurocodes EC3-1.2 and EC4-1.2 (designated BS EN 1993-1-2: 2005 and BS EN 1994-1-2: 2005), the load on the structure at the time of the fire can be calculated by treating it as an accidental limit state. If used, this will allow designers to specify to t ...
... Using fire design codes such as the Structural Eurocodes EC3-1.2 and EC4-1.2 (designated BS EN 1993-1-2: 2005 and BS EN 1994-1-2: 2005), the load on the structure at the time of the fire can be calculated by treating it as an accidental limit state. If used, this will allow designers to specify to t ...
Sector Briefing Draft - The Seismic Assessment of Existing Buildings
... This section draws on key observations from the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquake sequence and on the significant quantity of research conducted in recent years at the University of Auckland, University of Canterbury and further afield. New sections include revised information on materials characterisat ...
... This section draws on key observations from the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquake sequence and on the significant quantity of research conducted in recent years at the University of Auckland, University of Canterbury and further afield. New sections include revised information on materials characterisat ...
WATTS BAR 3.8 DESIGN OF CATEGORY I STRUCTURES
... the effect of discontinuity at one end was negligible when considering discontinuity at the other end. For symmetrical loadings, the edge forces at the point of discontinuity were determined by writing the equations of the primary system and the equation of compatibility. The discontinuity stresses ...
... the effect of discontinuity at one end was negligible when considering discontinuity at the other end. For symmetrical loadings, the edge forces at the point of discontinuity were determined by writing the equations of the primary system and the equation of compatibility. The discontinuity stresses ...
advanced building skins 14 | 15 June 2012
... designs may be approximated by triangular or in some cases flat quadrangular glass panes, there are cases where the original form and their smoothness have to be preserved either because a solution is only possible with a significant visual impact or the architect does not allow changes. Assuming th ...
... designs may be approximated by triangular or in some cases flat quadrangular glass panes, there are cases where the original form and their smoothness have to be preserved either because a solution is only possible with a significant visual impact or the architect does not allow changes. Assuming th ...
report
... The type of construction that is the subject of the investigation reported in this document is typical “twoby-four” frame construction as developed and commonly built in the United States. (Outside the scope of this Project are the many kinds of construction in which there are one or more timber com ...
... The type of construction that is the subject of the investigation reported in this document is typical “twoby-four” frame construction as developed and commonly built in the United States. (Outside the scope of this Project are the many kinds of construction in which there are one or more timber com ...
Advances in Thermal Insulation - Vacuum Insulation Panels
... of 99%, almost perfect. Thermal insulation efficiency reflects the measured wall performance full scale test, thus indicating efficiency under varied environmental loads: heat, moisture and pressure. The building design must be as a system, integrating all the subsystems together to function in conc ...
... of 99%, almost perfect. Thermal insulation efficiency reflects the measured wall performance full scale test, thus indicating efficiency under varied environmental loads: heat, moisture and pressure. The building design must be as a system, integrating all the subsystems together to function in conc ...
cocoon cellulose insulation and the systems
... non-airtight edge joints, and inadequate door and window construction all degrade sound control performance. Performance is also compromised when sounds bypass absorptive material through gaps and voids; therefore, intimate contact between absorptive material, framing, and gypsum board should be mai ...
... non-airtight edge joints, and inadequate door and window construction all degrade sound control performance. Performance is also compromised when sounds bypass absorptive material through gaps and voids; therefore, intimate contact between absorptive material, framing, and gypsum board should be mai ...
Journal of Building Enclosure Design (JBED)
... is costly for the extra energy needed, reduced productivity at the kilns, and increased levels of shrinkage and warp. Also, shipping lumber to distant markets that contains more water than desired (hence shipping weight) cuts into profit margins. Finally, drying (whether by kilns or air drying) is n ...
... is costly for the extra energy needed, reduced productivity at the kilns, and increased levels of shrinkage and warp. Also, shipping lumber to distant markets that contains more water than desired (hence shipping weight) cuts into profit margins. Finally, drying (whether by kilns or air drying) is n ...
The diamond pattern framework of this high-rise building
... Once the dimensional requirements for a structure have been defined, it becomes necessary to determine the loads the structure must support. Often, it is the anticipation of the various loads that will be imposed on the structure that provides the basic type of structure that will be chosen for desi ...
... Once the dimensional requirements for a structure have been defined, it becomes necessary to determine the loads the structure must support. Often, it is the anticipation of the various loads that will be imposed on the structure that provides the basic type of structure that will be chosen for desi ...
The ISOVER Multi-Comfort House – for moderate climate
... windows have very pleasant inner surface temperatures, even at very low outdoor temperatures. External walls as well as floors above the cellar are only by 0.5 to 1 degree cooler than the room air temperature. Passive house windows are by 2 to 3 degrees cooler than the room air temperature. In house ...
... windows have very pleasant inner surface temperatures, even at very low outdoor temperatures. External walls as well as floors above the cellar are only by 0.5 to 1 degree cooler than the room air temperature. Passive house windows are by 2 to 3 degrees cooler than the room air temperature. In house ...
A Retrofit of a Victorian House in New Bolsover
... constructions, these interventions could potentially be detrimental to the health of the building and its occupants. 1.4 PERFORMANCE OF TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS Available data suggest that actual energy use in traditional buildings is often less than predicted, and that there can be wide discrepancies ...
... constructions, these interventions could potentially be detrimental to the health of the building and its occupants. 1.4 PERFORMANCE OF TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS Available data suggest that actual energy use in traditional buildings is often less than predicted, and that there can be wide discrepancies ...
Thermal Envelope Performance
... levels of thermal insulation or inappropriate glazing systems, other cases occur because of discontinuities in the envelope insulation and air barrier systems, such as thermal bridges, compressed insulation and air leakage sites. These discontinuities result from designs that do not adequately accou ...
... levels of thermal insulation or inappropriate glazing systems, other cases occur because of discontinuities in the envelope insulation and air barrier systems, such as thermal bridges, compressed insulation and air leakage sites. These discontinuities result from designs that do not adequately accou ...
Protection of educational building against earthquakes
... Educational buildings in Nepal would also face considerable damages, as almost all buildings have not been built to be earthquake resistant. A preliminary survey conducted by NSET-Nepal on 700 buildings of 378 public schools in Kathmandu Valley showed that nearly all figures, the buildings do not co ...
... Educational buildings in Nepal would also face considerable damages, as almost all buildings have not been built to be earthquake resistant. A preliminary survey conducted by NSET-Nepal on 700 buildings of 378 public schools in Kathmandu Valley showed that nearly all figures, the buildings do not co ...
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.