Appendix B – Building Models
Two models were created of the frame of the existing building. The first model was done in Revit and was created for the purpose of having a visual representation of the primary framing members of the building combined with the runway beams and columns for the crane system, Figure 14. The second model was done in RISA and was created for the purpose of analyzing the primary framing members for potential modifications.
The RISA model was based on construction drawings and specifications provided by Carl Walker. In creating the model, a typical moment frame was chosen from the building cross section. The moment frame was first drawn in AutoCAD and then imported into RISA. The members of the moment frame were
During the aftermath of World War I great change was happening to America’s society. Of the nations that were involved in the worldwide conflict from 1914 to 1918 no other nation experienced prosperity socially, politically, and economically as quickly as did the United States of America. The middle-class American suddenly became the most important component to the growth of the American economy. As the purchase of luxuries, the automobile in particular, became more available to middle-class, opportunity in the housing and labor industries expanded.
Sears Roebuck did not keep the records of which houses were built and where. Up until recently, researchers had to make educated guesses about what Sears house might be the top seller.
Gunel, M. Halis. Ilgin H. Emre. "A proposal for the classification of structural systems of tall buildings" Building
In the novel, The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros describes the problems that Latino women face in a society that treats them as second class citizens. A society that is dominated by men, and a society that values women for what they look like, and not for what is on inside. In her Novel Cisneros wants us to envision the obstacles that Latino women must face everyday in order to be treated equally.
The Deconstruction of the building is one of the most important aspects of the building, The resources that i have found are related to the topic i have chosen (buildings systems) because it goes over important aspects of the building and helps us recognize how that these factors are related to the topic and also to help show that these where a large part of the death. The research that is to be presented is related to the factors of death on 9/11. The most contributing factors of the death on 9/11 was the Building system’s and how they were not completely prepared or not tested.
However, the success of the building schemes relied on the construction methods and innovations that are now attributed as bei...
The structural engineers use geometry in their design in order to calculate the spacing of their columns and beams for proper strength for the building.
Housing First (HF) is a housing approach that was developed in 1992 created by Sam Tsemberis and his agency, Pathways to Housing. Tsemberis founded this intervention on the belief that housing is a basic human right (Pathways, n.d.). Individuals experiencing homelessness often experience barriers related to obtaining housing such as unemployment, substance use, arrest history, or mental illness. Housing First removes these barriers for individuals, and instead, provides housing on the premise that individuals do not have to be medicated, sober, or employed to obtain housing. With appropriate supportive care and services an individual will be empowerment to make choices for themselves and succeed in what they need to do to better themselves.
BIM contains precise geometry and relevant data needed to support the design, procurement, fabrication, and construction required to recognize the building (Eastman et al. 2008). Basically, the purpose of BIM is to simulate the construction environment in a virtual database that can be used during the physical construction as well as a virtual model for operations and maintenance after construction is finished. In the beginning, you have access all areas of the project and can determine whether certain areas will need more time in design, where various clashes may happen, or what could be changed for a lower cost. or to speed up the building phase. In his article, Salaman Azhar said, “It is important to note that BIM is not just software, it is a process and software. BIM means not only using three-dimensional intelligent models but also making sig...
On the other hand, some of the historic buildings destroyed after war and new “modern” buildings started to construct to replace them. Aim of this paper is evaluate those new constructions according to their environment and put forth design problems according to infill design methodologies. During this research, effects of immigrants, needs of Nicosia and designer based problems should be discovered as well. Analysis will be used together with literature review.
Fanella, D. (2011). Reinforced concrete structures: analysis and design / David A. Fanella. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2011.
Physical inactivity is an important international public health issue as the population is becoming increasingly sedentary. Physical activity is any bodily movement that is produced by the skeletal muscles and requires energy expenditure. It is important in everyday life as it is essential for growth and development. Physical activity produces progressive health benefits since avoiding a sedentary life will decrease the chances of obesity and sedentary death syndrome. Furthermore, daily physical activity will lead one to become physically fit which will allow them the freedom to do everyday tasks without a problem. However, not everyone can be physically active as some populations encounter barriers that prevent them from being active. Recent studies have found links between the built environment and physical inactivity. The built environment includes urban design, land-use, the transportation system, and the relatively close activities available to a neighbourhood (Booth et al., 2005). These elements of the built environment can shape peoples opportunity to be physically active. In Belgium, between 2002 and 2003, 43.1% of the 357 Belgians surveyed did not meet guidelines for physical activity. Slightly better in Canada, 14.9% of the 619 Canadians surveyed did not meet guidelines for physical activity (Sallis et al., 2009). Both of the examples above were due to barriers caused by the built environment. On the more extreme, a European survey indicated that two thirds of the adult European population is not sufficiently active due to the built environment (Sjöström et al., 2006). As you can see, the built environment is a barrier that restricts a population’s ability to be physically active. The built environment is a broad topic b...
The framing process is probably the fastest part of building a house. A good framing crew can frame an average size house in just a couple of days. The framing of the house consists of the floor system, walls, and roof system. The framing is th...
When trying to design for automated construction systems, all parameters of a construction process must be integrated accurately and constantly to satisfy relevant parties, and finally, the quality of construction materials and products in terms of geometry, physical and design aspects will be changed. In order to reach automated construction goals, all the following aspects have to be fulfilled:
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