Download or read book Behavior of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Reinforced Thin Panel Sheathing Elements for Walls and Floor Diaphragms written by Caleb J. Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a precast, lightweight, porous, cementitious building material that has many advantages over conventional building materials: its porous structure results in higher thermal resistance compared to conventional concrete; its light weight corresponds to reduced structure dead loads and greater ease of constructability; it is dimensionally stable; and it possesses consistent material properties because it is only produced in highly specialized production plants. Design of AAC structures and components requires that certain material properties be known. As such, a material testing program has been performed as a subset of this research project. AAC material and component tests were conducted to determine: compressive strength; moisture content and dry bulk density; drying shrinkage; modulus of elasticity; thin bed mortar splitting tension capacity; modulus of rupture; resistance to concentrated loads; fastener lateral shear capacity; fastener pull-through capacity; and corrosion resistance of wire mesh reinforcement. Buildings consist of gravity and lateral force resisting systems; an adequate design of both is crucial for the functionality of a structure and safety of its occupants. Lateral forces, such as those introduced by wind or seismic loads, are transmitted to floor diaphragms which, in-turn, distribute those forces to lateral force resisting systems such as moment frames, braced frames, or shear walls. It is typical for residential, or small scale buildings to feature shear walls as the primary lateral force resisting system. To effectively design light-frame AAC structures to resist lateral loads, an accurate knowledge of the strength and behavior characteristics of floor diaphragms and shear walls is required. The results of a suite of ten monotonic, in-plane AAC floor diaphragm tests, featuring reinforced AAC panels attached to light-gauge steel or wood framing materials, are presented and analyzed using a unique strut-and-tie model. Similarly, the results of four monotonic, racking-load shear wall tests, featuring reinforced AAC panels attached to light-gauge steel or wood framing materials, are presented and analyzed using an existing model. Analysis techniques for both floor diaphragms and shear wall specimens provide acceptable lower bound solutions for ultimate load capacity.
Download or read book Behavior of autoclaved aerated concrete shear walls with low strength AAC written by Ulises Max Cancino and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Adaptation written by James Douglas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-08-11 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As existing buildings age, nearly half of all construction activity in Britain is related to maintenance, refurbishment and conversions. Building adaptation is an activity that continues to make a significant contribution to the workload of the construction industry. Given its importance to sustainable construction, the proportion of adaptation works in relation to new build is likely to remain substantial for the foreseeable future, especially in the developed parts of the world. Building Adaptation, Second Edition is intended as a primer on the physical changes that can affect older properties. It demonstrates the general principles, techniques, and processes needed when existing buildings must undergo alteration, conversion, extension, improvement, or refurbishment. The publication of the first edition of Building Adaptation reflected the upsurge in refurbishment work. The book quickly established itself as one of the core texts for building surveying students and others on undergraduate and postgraduate built environment courses. This new edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to all the key issues relating to the adaptation of buildings. It deals with any work to a building over and above maintenance to change its capacity, function or performance.
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Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy saving building components.
Download or read book NEHRP Recommended Provisions National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures Commentary written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Structural Engineer s Professional Training Manual written by Dave K. Adams and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-11-14 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Business and Problem-Solving Skills Needed for Success in Your Engineering Career! The Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual offers a solid foundation in the real-world business and problem-solving skills needed in the engineering workplace. Filled with illustrations and practical “punch-list” summaries, this career-building guide provides an introduction to the practice and business of structural and civil engineering, including lots of detailed advice on developing competence and communicating ideas. Comprehensive and easy-to-understand, The Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual features: Recommendations for successfully training engineers who are new to the field Methods for bringing together ideas from a variety of sources to find workable solutions to difficult problems Information on the real-world behaviors of building materials Guidance on licensing, liability, regulations, and employment Techniques for responsibly estimating design time and cost Tips on communicating design ideas effectively Strategies for working successfully as part of a team Inside This Skills-Building Engineering Resource • The Dynamics of Training • The World of Professional Engineering • The Business of Structural Engineering • Building Projects • Bridge Projects • Building Your Own Competence • Communicating Your Designs • Engineering Mechanics • Soil Mechanics • Understanding the Behavior of Concrete • Understanding the Behavior of Masonry Construction • Understanding the Behavior of Structural Steel • Understanding the Behavior of Wood Framing
Download or read book Building Construction Handbook written by Roy Chudley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for students on all construction courses Topics presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings Updated to include revisions to Building and Construction regulations The Building Construction Handbook is THE authoritative reference for all construction students and professionals. Its detailed drawings clearly illustrate the construction of building elements, and have been an invaluable guide for builders since 1988. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive coverage of building construction practice, techniques, and regulations representing both traditional procedures and modern developments are included to provide the most comprehensive and easy to understand guide to building construction. This new edition has been updated to reflect recent changes to the building regulations, as well as new material on the latest technologies used in domestic construction. Building Construction Handbook is the essential, easy-to-use resource for undergraduate and vocational students on a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National, through to Higher National Certificate and Diploma, to Foundation and three-year Degree level. It is also a useful practical reference for building designers, contractors and others engaged in the construction industry.
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Download or read book Architect s Portable Handbook written by John Patten ("Pat") Guthrie and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-03-21 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Compiles all the rules of thumb and referenced facts to provide a convenient, one-stop resource for builders and architects * Updated to include new cost information and coverage of the latest International Building and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes * Hundreds of diagrams, charts, tables, checklists, details, and other design data for building materials, components, and assemblies * Structured to follow typical job progression, this resource covers initial planning and estimating through design and construction
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Download or read book Concrete Construction written by Akhtar Surahyo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a thorough and comprehensive update of the 2002 edition, that incorporates detailed references to the Canadian, American, and British (European) standards, contextualized by the author based on over 30 years of construction experience. In addition to updates to the core text, many new topics are presented in the second edition, including a chapter discussing the methods for achieving quality control and ensuring quality assurance in concrete construction. The book consists of two parts. The first part provides basic information about normal concrete, its grades used on sites and various kinds of modified concretes such as fiber- reinforced concrete, sulphur concrete, roller compacted concrete, high performance concrete, ultra- high performance concrete, and flowing concrete. . It further addresses physical properties of concrete and various types of Portland cement, blended cements, admixtures, additives including properties of aggregates and their influence. The second part of the book highlights the principal causes of concrete deterioration along with protective measures, resulting from incorrect selection of constituent materials, poor construction methods, external factors, chemical attack, corrosion problems, hot and cold weather effects, and the various errors in designing and detailing. Featuring an extensive bibliography of the highly adopted standards as well as manuals and journals critical to the construction industry at the end of each chapter, the volume offers readers an advanced understanding of the theory and practical application of concrete technology and international standards in North America and Britain. Addresses concrete technology as well as concrete construction practices, meeting national and international standards; Maximizes readers' understanding of the principal causes of concrete deterioration along with protective measures; Facilitates readers' grasp of different nomenclature used for the same materials in different parts of the world; Features suitable tables, charts, and diagrams that illustrate and organize useful information; Explains sustainable concrete doctrine and how to achieve it meeting green concrete / building requirements; Provides a glossary, conversion factors, and examples of concrete mix design. ·
Download or read book Dictionary of Construction Terms written by Simon Tolson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Construction Terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for construction lawyers, practitioners and students, as well as those in related industries including planning, property and insurance. Why you should buy this book: There is no other all-inclusive collection of legal and technical terms available at present Convenient source of information for lawyers, practitioners and students Includes a list of common technical acronyms (ie. DPC, DPM, FFL) Lists acronyms of common institutions such as the ICE, JCT and ACE Examples of definitions: Modular construction A modern construction method whereby the building is constructed using prefabricated or pre-assembled building sections or modules. The three-dimensional building sections are typically fabricated and assembled in an enclosed factory environment and then delivered to site, ready for installation. Modular construction is aimed at minimising construction time by standardising design components, providing consistent quality and allowing site preparation and building activities to commence concurrently with the construction of the factory-made modules. Snagging The process of formally inspecting the construction works to identify any incomplete works or defects in completed works. A snagging list (or ‘punch list’) is a schedule of defects resulting from this inspection. These items typically need to be rectified prior to the issuing of a completion certificate or handing-over of the works although in some cases a completion certificate will be issued with a snagging list attached.
Download or read book International Zoning Code written by International Code Council and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Selected Landmark Papers in Concrete Materials Research written by Rachel Jean Detwiler and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book SEAOC Blue Book written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This SEAOC Blue Book: Seismic Design Recommendations is the premier publication of the SEAOC Seismology Committee. The name Blue Book is renowned worldwide among engineers, researchers, and building officials. Since 1959, the SEAOC Blue Book, previously titled Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary, has been a prescient publication of earthquake engineering. The Blue Book has been at the vanguard of earthquake engineering in California and around the world. This edition of the Blue Books offers a series of articles, that cover specific topics, some related to a particular code provision and some more general relating to an area of practice. While different than the previous editions of the Blue Books, it builds upon the tremendous effort of those who have forged earthquake engineering practice via the previous half-century of Blue Book editions. The Blue Book provides: insight and discussion of earthquake engineering concepts; interpretations of sometimes ambiguous or conflicting provisions of various codes, standards, and guidelines; and practical guidance on design implementation.
