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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"1202 Building"”.
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Aspects of the behaviour of single storey industrial buildings in fire
In Australia, single storey industrial buildings are a common form of construction; with fires within these buildings also being relatively common. The behavioural response of such buildings in real fire conditions Is investigated; more specifically the behaviour of the connections between the …
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Installation and evaluation of domestic greywater reuse systems
This study focuses on the installation and evaluation of domestic greywater reuse systems. The project was undertaken to assess the feasibility of reusing domestic greywater for irrigating lawns/gardens and for flushing toilets, to determine potential health and environmental impacts of such reuse, …
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Evolutionary structural optimization method for systems with stiffness and displacement constraints
This thesis presents the development of an evolutionary method for optimization of stmctures subject to displacement and stiffness constraints. Using an optimality criteria approach, the study provides a rigorous mathematical basis to the recently proposed evolutionary stmctural optimization (ESO) …
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Extended evolutionary structural optimization method for multi-storey buildings
… (ESO) method for application to multi-storey buildings. The objective is to find the optimal topologies of multi-storey buildings subject to overall stiffness or displacement constraints. It emphasizes the derivation of a methodology to help the structural designers to choose the optimal …
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Structural modelling of plasterboard-clad, light timber framed walls in fire
The building regulations in Australia and other countries are being reformed from a prescriptive basis of designing fire safety system requirements to a performance basis, which requires the application of engineering principles. Under the prescriptive regulations, fire resistant construction …
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Time and probablity of failure of timber framed walls in fire
… to requirements of new performance-based building fire regulations being introduced around the world. The performance bases that were adopted in the modelling, were time and probability of failure. The models that were developed for a wide range of wall types, and have been specifically …
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Client/project manager agreement : for the provision of consultant project management services within the building & construction industry
The building project management profession in Australia has yet to develop an industry standard Client/Project Manager Agreement. This thesis examines Client/Consultant agreements and addresses the need for and benefits of, developing such an agreement.
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Optimal applications of high-strength concrete in structural walls of tall buildings
… concrete (HSC) in structural walls of tall buildings. Emphasis is put on the cost-benefits corresponding to the use of higher concrete strengths. The parameters included in the cost analysis are: the material cost of concrete and reinforcing steel; the construction costs including the …
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Effectiveness of smoke barriers: pressurised stair enclosures
… a form of smoke control used in many high-rise buildings. They are designed to keep smoke out of the stairwell so that occupants have a safe evacuation route during an emergency. Throughout the years, however, many within the Fire Engineering industry have commented that SPS do not really …
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Experimental and computational study of flames venting externally during full scale flashover fires
In this study, externally venting flames have been examined during two series of full scale flashover fires. The purpose of the work is to investigate the likelihood of external fire spread from a burn room window with standard glass, when the external facade is non-combustible. The effects on …