
nehrp commentary on the guidelines for the seismic rehabilitation of
... The Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) was established in 1979 under the auspices of the National Institute of Building Sciences as an entirely new type of instrument for dealing with the complex regulatory, technical, social, and economic issues involved in developing and promulgating building ...
... The Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) was established in 1979 under the auspices of the National Institute of Building Sciences as an entirely new type of instrument for dealing with the complex regulatory, technical, social, and economic issues involved in developing and promulgating building ...
F Facil lity D Desi ign G Guid delin nes
... architect/engineer team and the contractor team during the design and construction process for The Texas A&M University System Capital Projects. The content covers specific design criteria, the design process and administrative procedures for permanent buildings on System campuses. Subsets of this d ...
... architect/engineer team and the contractor team during the design and construction process for The Texas A&M University System Capital Projects. The content covers specific design criteria, the design process and administrative procedures for permanent buildings on System campuses. Subsets of this d ...
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 ...
the assessment of constructability: bim cases
... In Finland, there is not any legislation, a public specification or an instruction for the assessment of constructability as for the example in Hong Kong, Singapore or the United States. According to the interviews, the assessment of constructability is not very consciously made at the moment by arc ...
... In Finland, there is not any legislation, a public specification or an instruction for the assessment of constructability as for the example in Hong Kong, Singapore or the United States. According to the interviews, the assessment of constructability is not very consciously made at the moment by arc ...
2013 - Standards of Design and Construction
... CHFA (“CHFA” or “the Authority”) Standards of Design and Construction (“Standards”) define the design process and the specific requirements for multifamily housing developments receiving CHFA funding or other funds administered by CHFA. These Standards replace the CHFA STANDARDS OF DESIGN AND CONSTR ...
... CHFA (“CHFA” or “the Authority”) Standards of Design and Construction (“Standards”) define the design process and the specific requirements for multifamily housing developments receiving CHFA funding or other funds administered by CHFA. These Standards replace the CHFA STANDARDS OF DESIGN AND CONSTR ...
here - New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Inc.
... Each building has unique characteristics 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 the ...
... Each building has unique characteristics 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 the ...
Performance of Buildings and Nonstructural Components in the
... presents an opportunity to study the impacts, improve our understanding of how buildings perform when subjected to strong ground shaking, and update building codes and standards for improved building performance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established the Mitigation Assessment Te ...
... presents an opportunity to study the impacts, improve our understanding of how buildings perform when subjected to strong ground shaking, and update building codes and standards for improved building performance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established the Mitigation Assessment Te ...
Cross Laminated Timber
... lumber board, stacked crosswise (usually at 90 degree angles) and glued together on their wide faces. This cross lamination provides dimensional stability, strength and rigidity, which is what makes CLT a viable alternative to concrete, masonry and steel in many applications. It can be used for an e ...
... lumber board, stacked crosswise (usually at 90 degree angles) and glued together on their wide faces. This cross lamination provides dimensional stability, strength and rigidity, which is what makes CLT a viable alternative to concrete, masonry and steel in many applications. It can be used for an e ...
RFP BLDG 1456 HVAC and Roof Repair 4 28 2016
... defined as the Project Manager, Superintendent, CQC representative(s), DOR, major subcontractors and specialized supplementary personnel. The PAK includes partnering, held during normal work hours with the non-labor -related costs shared by both parties. Partnering is a structured process, as well a ...
... defined as the Project Manager, Superintendent, CQC representative(s), DOR, major subcontractors and specialized supplementary personnel. The PAK includes partnering, held during normal work hours with the non-labor -related costs shared by both parties. Partnering is a structured process, as well a ...
Handbook: Lifts Used During Evacuation
... The evacuation of people using lifts, particularly from high-rise buildings, has been identified as an issue that requires relevant and uniform guidance. However, the scope of this Handbook is limited to aspects of lifts as a means of evacuation and does not explore other aspects of egress such as e ...
... The evacuation of people using lifts, particularly from high-rise buildings, has been identified as an issue that requires relevant and uniform guidance. However, the scope of this Handbook is limited to aspects of lifts as a means of evacuation and does not explore other aspects of egress such as e ...
Untitled - BEAM Society
... BEAM is intended to provide authoritative guidance to all stakeholders in the building construction and real estate sectors on practices which reduce the adverse environmental effects of buildings, whilst providing a quality built environment. It has been developed to set criteria for exemplary perf ...
... BEAM is intended to provide authoritative guidance to all stakeholders in the building construction and real estate sectors on practices which reduce the adverse environmental effects of buildings, whilst providing a quality built environment. It has been developed to set criteria for exemplary perf ...
- bk books
... solutions, their potential for innovation and robustness in terms of market conditions are investigated. The dissertation concludes that a greater diversity of façade types with a more integral construction is needed to meet the sometimes conflicting future challenges. If this can be realised, a gre ...
... solutions, their potential for innovation and robustness in terms of market conditions are investigated. The dissertation concludes that a greater diversity of façade types with a more integral construction is needed to meet the sometimes conflicting future challenges. If this can be realised, a gre ...
a framework for building assembly selection and
... Figure 3.5. The sub-floor construction used in Coyne’s research, adapted from [Coyne 1991]....30 Figure 3.6. A network without and with weighted connections, adapted from [Coyne 1991] .......31 Figure 3.7. Successive states pertaining to a timber floor building with posts supporting the floor and jo ...
... Figure 3.5. The sub-floor construction used in Coyne’s research, adapted from [Coyne 1991]....30 Figure 3.6. A network without and with weighted connections, adapted from [Coyne 1991] .......31 Figure 3.7. Successive states pertaining to a timber floor building with posts supporting the floor and jo ...
Seismic Hazard, Building Codes and Mitigation Options for
... one” to cause widespread destruction, especially among the older buildings. Past earthquakes have also demonstrated that these older building would have survived past earthquakes, in most cases, with reasonable upgrades. The stock of pre-1980’s buildings is believed to be many times larger than the ...
... one” to cause widespread destruction, especially among the older buildings. Past earthquakes have also demonstrated that these older building would have survived past earthquakes, in most cases, with reasonable upgrades. The stock of pre-1980’s buildings is believed to be many times larger than the ...
COMPLIANCE RESIDENTIAL M A N U A L
... The Residential Compliance Manual has evolved over the years with contributions made by many persons along the way. The 2005 Residential Compliance Manual was adapted from earlier versions in response to changes to the Standards made through the 2005 update. This most recent version was developed by ...
... The Residential Compliance Manual has evolved over the years with contributions made by many persons along the way. The 2005 Residential Compliance Manual was adapted from earlier versions in response to changes to the Standards made through the 2005 update. This most recent version was developed by ...
Commissioning tools for improved energy performance
... The demands of building users regarding the environment are growing. We all request a comfortable and healthy indoor environment but we do not accept any more excessive use of natural resources and pollution of outdoor environment. The energy consumption and the energy costs should indeed be kept on ...
... The demands of building users regarding the environment are growing. We all request a comfortable and healthy indoor environment but we do not accept any more excessive use of natural resources and pollution of outdoor environment. The energy consumption and the energy costs should indeed be kept on ...
Document
... A response reduction factor, R, is used in building codes to quantify the ability of a structural component to dissipate earthquake energy and perform in a ductile manner. Structures made of brittle materials, such as unreinforced masonry buildings, are characterized by a low response reduction fact ...
... A response reduction factor, R, is used in building codes to quantify the ability of a structural component to dissipate earthquake energy and perform in a ductile manner. Structures made of brittle materials, such as unreinforced masonry buildings, are characterized by a low response reduction fact ...
(APPLICATION PACK) BUILDERS
... and construction industry, as evidenced by items such as good build quality; adherence to payment terms with subcontractors; and reasonable commercial dealings with clients. These things are collectively described as ‘Principles of Responsible Building Contractor Practice’. ...
... and construction industry, as evidenced by items such as good build quality; adherence to payment terms with subcontractors; and reasonable commercial dealings with clients. These things are collectively described as ‘Principles of Responsible Building Contractor Practice’. ...
Premises Standards - Disability Connections
... The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards) set performance requirements and provide references to technical specifications to ensure dignified access to, and use of, buildings for people with a disability. They clarify the general non-discrimination provision ...
... The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards) set performance requirements and provide references to technical specifications to ensure dignified access to, and use of, buildings for people with a disability. They clarify the general non-discrimination provision ...
Roof coverings in schools - Department for Education
... expect it to be adopted in the majority of situations where it is reasonable and appropriate to do so. While we would expect projects to comply with the standards, other solutions – possibly based on new products or technologies, or reflecting local factors – may equally comply with the performance ...
... expect it to be adopted in the majority of situations where it is reasonable and appropriate to do so. While we would expect projects to comply with the standards, other solutions – possibly based on new products or technologies, or reflecting local factors – may equally comply with the performance ...
SAMF Heritage Asset Management - Department of Housing and
... total asset management approach. In order to achieve best practice heritage asset management, agencies which own such assets should develop a heritage strategy and incorporate this into their planning processes. Good heritage management does not require special expenditure, nor does it preclude main ...
... total asset management approach. In order to achieve best practice heritage asset management, agencies which own such assets should develop a heritage strategy and incorporate this into their planning processes. Good heritage management does not require special expenditure, nor does it preclude main ...
Polished Concrete and LEED v4.0 Certification
... priority benefits to polished concrete will be explained. Many of the changes in LEED v4 have already been or will be captured in new versions of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) rating system, Green Globes, The Living Building Challenge, the EnergyStar program, and some buildin ...
... priority benefits to polished concrete will be explained. Many of the changes in LEED v4 have already been or will be captured in new versions of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) rating system, Green Globes, The Living Building Challenge, the EnergyStar program, and some buildin ...
annual report 2014
... I welcome our positive result in 2014, in a difficult economic climate and a declining market. This is the result of the efforts made by all of Rabot Dutilleul’s staff, who have shown tremendous adaptability. We had to change our approach in order to perform well in a challenging environment. We owe ...
... I welcome our positive result in 2014, in a difficult economic climate and a declining market. This is the result of the efforts made by all of Rabot Dutilleul’s staff, who have shown tremendous adaptability. We had to change our approach in order to perform well in a challenging environment. We owe ...
Accounting for Capital Assets
... guidelines and rules regarding purchasing capital assets with these funds. Since Federal and State Grants can often times have very specific guidelines which may not always coincide with this policy, please contact the ACTTC so that we can evaluate the purchase of capital assets with Grant funds. ...
... guidelines and rules regarding purchasing capital assets with these funds. Since Federal and State Grants can often times have very specific guidelines which may not always coincide with this policy, please contact the ACTTC so that we can evaluate the purchase of capital assets with Grant funds. ...
Code for Sustainable Homes: Technical Guide
... content of the guidance and any necessary updates. Significant future changes will be subject to consultation. ...
... content of the guidance and any necessary updates. Significant future changes will be subject to consultation. ...