Toets Dokument met Palatino - Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation
... The aim of this publication is to provide easily understood general information regarding the care of old buildings, and the design of new ones, in historical Stellenbosch. Much has been lost of the town’s architectural heritage, partly because of disasters and neglect, but also through well-meant a ...
... The aim of this publication is to provide easily understood general information regarding the care of old buildings, and the design of new ones, in historical Stellenbosch. Much has been lost of the town’s architectural heritage, partly because of disasters and neglect, but also through well-meant a ...
In-situ Concrete Building - important aspects of industrialised
... Engineering). The construction industry has continuously developed during the years. However, there is need for a fundamental cultural and technical change – we are probably on the verge of a paradigm shift. There is a need for more efficient and industrialised construction of concrete buildings; th ...
... Engineering). The construction industry has continuously developed during the years. However, there is need for a fundamental cultural and technical change – we are probably on the verge of a paradigm shift. There is a need for more efficient and industrialised construction of concrete buildings; th ...
a preliminary study of the praetorium of the zenobia
... The following have been done: a topographical lifting of the visible arrises of the Praetorium; a lifting by means of orthographies of the Praetorium’s supported ashlars and masonry faces by actual direct measures once the scaffolding had been erected and access to the immediate vicinity was availab ...
... The following have been done: a topographical lifting of the visible arrises of the Praetorium; a lifting by means of orthographies of the Praetorium’s supported ashlars and masonry faces by actual direct measures once the scaffolding had been erected and access to the immediate vicinity was availab ...
Seismic Performance of High-rise Concrete Buildings in Chile
... buildings under earthquake loads and not to the behavior or design of individual elements. A correlation between displacement demand and seismic structural damage is presented, using the index Ho/T and the concrete compressive strain εc. Also the Chilean seismic design codes pre and post 2010 Maule ...
... buildings under earthquake loads and not to the behavior or design of individual elements. A correlation between displacement demand and seismic structural damage is presented, using the index Ho/T and the concrete compressive strain εc. Also the Chilean seismic design codes pre and post 2010 Maule ...
Reconnaissance report on the Mw 7.5 Hindu Kush earthquake of
... and critical building deficiencies were identified. In general, the nature of damage was more severe than what could have been expected for an earthquake of such intensity. The observed damage was mostly concentrated in unreinforced rural buildings and old urban URM buildings, both being built with ...
... and critical building deficiencies were identified. In general, the nature of damage was more severe than what could have been expected for an earthquake of such intensity. The observed damage was mostly concentrated in unreinforced rural buildings and old urban URM buildings, both being built with ...
A Skyscraper`s Durability 1 Running Header
... include loads which act upon a building but are not permanent (Beedle, 1986). In a high rise building, like the Burj Khalifa, it is impossible to predict the live load conditions to which a structure will be subjected to. The live load is not to be applied in the situation of having all rooms on a f ...
... include loads which act upon a building but are not permanent (Beedle, 1986). In a high rise building, like the Burj Khalifa, it is impossible to predict the live load conditions to which a structure will be subjected to. The live load is not to be applied in the situation of having all rooms on a f ...
Performance of Seismically Isolated Buildings in Japan
... velocity level in the design, a level of 50 cm/s is almost always used, but recently, on demand of clients, a level of 75 cm/s was introduced. Analytical models for the time history response analysis method are chosen as bilinear models of restoring force characteristics of seismic isolation layer. ...
... velocity level in the design, a level of 50 cm/s is almost always used, but recently, on demand of clients, a level of 75 cm/s was introduced. Analytical models for the time history response analysis method are chosen as bilinear models of restoring force characteristics of seismic isolation layer. ...
HERE
... Every piece of the fireproofing for the building contained asbestos, and it had been applied in a thick layer that covered the ceiling of each floor from wall to wall. Removal required special tools and that special precautions be taken to protect those working in and around the environment. To exp ...
... Every piece of the fireproofing for the building contained asbestos, and it had been applied in a thick layer that covered the ceiling of each floor from wall to wall. Removal required special tools and that special precautions be taken to protect those working in and around the environment. To exp ...
Insulating solid-ground floors
... particularly significant in churches. All such work will require consent if the property is listed. Impermeable damp proof membranes and materials which are highly resistant to the passage of water vapour are often not compatible with the traditional construction techniques used in older buildings. ...
... particularly significant in churches. All such work will require consent if the property is listed. Impermeable damp proof membranes and materials which are highly resistant to the passage of water vapour are often not compatible with the traditional construction techniques used in older buildings. ...
General Observations of Building Behaviour During the 8th October
... urban areas, market centres, and along the main transport corridors because of affordability and accessibility to cement and reinforcing steel. These buildings are one to three-storeys high. Cement mortar is usually very weak and can be crumbled between fingers. Mixing of wall materials is also comm ...
... urban areas, market centres, and along the main transport corridors because of affordability and accessibility to cement and reinforcing steel. These buildings are one to three-storeys high. Cement mortar is usually very weak and can be crumbled between fingers. Mixing of wall materials is also comm ...
seismic performance of tradational unreinforced masonry building in
... Received 13 January, 2013; Revised 29 June, 2013 ...
... Received 13 January, 2013; Revised 29 June, 2013 ...
drawing standards drawing requirements floor plan drawings
... Designated Structure Drawings show specific structures that may not be identified as buildings, but must meet the requirements of Part 4 (Structural Design) of the Ontario Building Code, and require the design services of a professional engineer. These Designated Structures are specifically identifi ...
... Designated Structure Drawings show specific structures that may not be identified as buildings, but must meet the requirements of Part 4 (Structural Design) of the Ontario Building Code, and require the design services of a professional engineer. These Designated Structures are specifically identifi ...
lateral forces— earthquakes
... slowly moving relative to one another, and over time tremendous stress is built up by friction. Occasionally the two plates slip, releasing the energy we know as earthquakes. One of the most well known boundaries between two plates occurs between the Pacific plate and the North American plate along t ...
... slowly moving relative to one another, and over time tremendous stress is built up by friction. Occasionally the two plates slip, releasing the energy we know as earthquakes. One of the most well known boundaries between two plates occurs between the Pacific plate and the North American plate along t ...
Preventing Pancake Collapses
... ruins of the buildings that took the lives of 30,000 people, pouring over the wreckage and making frequent pronouncements that the collapses were caused by bad design and poor construction. (For examples, see Figures 8 & 9) “Inspection, quality control, better training, that was what was needed. If ...
... ruins of the buildings that took the lives of 30,000 people, pouring over the wreckage and making frequent pronouncements that the collapses were caused by bad design and poor construction. (For examples, see Figures 8 & 9) “Inspection, quality control, better training, that was what was needed. If ...
Automation in the Prefab and Modular Construction Industry
... performance tests, like force assistance, force reflection, and position-tracking in a two axes manipulator. Engelbert Westkamper et al (2000) developed a robotic system for the automatic laying of tiles within certain tolerances on prefabricated modules. The pilot work consisted of a tile laying sy ...
... performance tests, like force assistance, force reflection, and position-tracking in a two axes manipulator. Engelbert Westkamper et al (2000) developed a robotic system for the automatic laying of tiles within certain tolerances on prefabricated modules. The pilot work consisted of a tile laying sy ...
Interim guide on earthquake prone buildings for
... In terms of minor earthquakes, on average, less than 10 are detected in the Auckland region each year. These are normally too small to be felt. Auckland Council monitors these events and other factors in conjunction with GNS and other organisations, and the data obtained from them is used as indicat ...
... In terms of minor earthquakes, on average, less than 10 are detected in the Auckland region each year. These are normally too small to be felt. Auckland Council monitors these events and other factors in conjunction with GNS and other organisations, and the data obtained from them is used as indicat ...
Building Project Documentation in Ancient Mesopotamia
... were used only if they fit the projected plan and were ignored if their layout differed from it’ (Koliński, 1996: 140). From this and other archaeological evidence, he suggests that professional builders were routinely involved in house construction, working to preexisting plans.7 Fitter’s marks Ere ...
... were used only if they fit the projected plan and were ignored if their layout differed from it’ (Koliński, 1996: 140). From this and other archaeological evidence, he suggests that professional builders were routinely involved in house construction, working to preexisting plans.7 Fitter’s marks Ere ...
RAMMED EARTH: FIBER-REINFORCED, CEMENT
... land and a few helping hands can construct an earthen home. These homes require only simple building techniques, and materials can be locally sourced. Earth homes offer a sustainable housing solution for everyone in the world. These houses are very durable and require little maintenance over the lif ...
... land and a few helping hands can construct an earthen home. These homes require only simple building techniques, and materials can be locally sourced. Earth homes offer a sustainable housing solution for everyone in the world. These houses are very durable and require little maintenance over the lif ...
Thermal Characteristics of a Vernacular Building Envelope
... as per the requirement of comfort temperature. Building design is greatly influenced by the severity and climatic variations leading to the need for integrating the building thermal design with the overall design process, helping the designer to decide at the beginning of the design process to brin ...
... as per the requirement of comfort temperature. Building design is greatly influenced by the severity and climatic variations leading to the need for integrating the building thermal design with the overall design process, helping the designer to decide at the beginning of the design process to brin ...
The Elimination of Problems That Arise During
... assembly lines to produce the modules [23, 24]. Lightweight steel framing is an integral part of modular construction because it is strong, durable and lightweight with stable dimensions [25]. The most distinct difference between the general performance characteristics of modular construction system ...
... assembly lines to produce the modules [23, 24]. Lightweight steel framing is an integral part of modular construction because it is strong, durable and lightweight with stable dimensions [25]. The most distinct difference between the general performance characteristics of modular construction system ...
Environmental Design and Inspection Services
... need for plastic vapor barriers, which inevitably cause condensation and the growth of mold inside walls built the current way. Condensation in walls with vapor barriers occurs sooner or later, no matter how tight the barrier is made. In fact, the tighter the barrier, the greater the pressure of moi ...
... need for plastic vapor barriers, which inevitably cause condensation and the growth of mold inside walls built the current way. Condensation in walls with vapor barriers occurs sooner or later, no matter how tight the barrier is made. In fact, the tighter the barrier, the greater the pressure of moi ...
Rendering Thermal Performance
... 4. A significantly lighter structure is possible than that which can be created with a cavity wall, providing the solution to difficult site conditions. 5. Dense concrete blockwork may be used, which has excellent sound insulating qualities. In addition, the dense blockwork also acts as a massive th ...
... 4. A significantly lighter structure is possible than that which can be created with a cavity wall, providing the solution to difficult site conditions. 5. Dense concrete blockwork may be used, which has excellent sound insulating qualities. In addition, the dense blockwork also acts as a massive th ...
Modern Building Codes: Keeping Pace with the
... Northridge earthquake was summarized as follows: “Considering the sheer number ...
... Northridge earthquake was summarized as follows: “Considering the sheer number ...
Traditional Building Methods
... translation © Anna Yates, 2012. The content of this publication must not be reproduced without permission. ISBN 978-9935-9043-5-5. ...
... translation © Anna Yates, 2012. The content of this publication must not be reproduced without permission. ISBN 978-9935-9043-5-5. ...