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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Wall construction"”.
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VDC framework proposal for curtain wall construction process optimization
… elements. Among these are the curtain wall systems. The curtain walls are glazed elements that can cover the building façade entirely and provide thermal and enclosure properties. Despite its use worldwide, some challenges have been identified in the construction process related to …
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The lateral load carrying capacity of wall ties used in cavity wall construction in the Western Cape : a comparison between the Butterfly-type wire tie and the Crimped-type wire tie
… the Butterfly Tie has been promoted in cavity wall construction in South Africa for a number of reasons, for example: * NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) compels contractors to use the Butterfly Tie * SABS 28:l986 and SABS O 164-1 :1980 also compel the use of Butterfly Tie, …
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An analysis of residential window waterproofing systems
… nail-on windows in the North American new home construction market has prompted ASTM International to write ASTM E2112-01 "Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights". This thesis focuses on the window jamb flashing recommendation in ASTM E2112-01 for vinyl …
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Converting mill buildings into housing : ways of working with brick walls
… use. It examines mills of brick bearing-wall construction with respect to their organization and materials, and looks critically at several contemporary mill conversions. It then concentrates specifically on showing how the exterior brick wall can be transformed in order to make decent …
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Thermal properties of structural details in wood frame homes : analysis and recommendations
… details in light wood frame homes, focusing on wall construction details for both retrofit and new construction. A two dimensional analysis software, THERM 5.2, is used to perform finite element heat transfer analysis on various wall lay up configurations. Based upon the analysis, two …
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Response of Pile-Supported T-Walls to Fill Loading and Flood Loading Based on Physical Model Studies and Numerical Analyses
Pile-supported T-walls, which are concrete floodwalls that are shaped like an inverted "T" and supported by batter piles, are commonly used by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to protect low-lying portions of New Orleans and other areas. The design of a T-wall in southern Louisiana …
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A multifunction wall system for application with solar heating and ground cooling
… to develop the concept for a new multifunction wall system for application with solar heating and ground cooling. The concept of this system is to expand the use of the structure and enclosure elements of a building to function additionally as: The ductwork for the solar heated or earth cooled …
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The Legality of Border Walls under International Law
This thesis evaluates the legality of border walls under public international law, focusing on four legal regimes: international refugee law, international human rights law, international indigenous law, and international environmental law. For illustration, the thesis assesses the compatibility of …
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The application of historical data and computational methods for investigating causes of long-term morphological change in estuaries : a case study of the Mersey Estuary, UK
… (70Mm3). Previous research has identified the construction of training walls, between 1906-36 to stabilise the position of the low water channel in Liverpool Bay outside the estuary, as a probable cause of perturbation. Changes to tidal flow and related sediment transport patterns outside the …
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Il muro. Concetti e tecniche
… this research is to investigate the role of the wall in the mediterranean architecture. In this geographical and cultural area, the wall gains qualities which go beyond the strictly structural and constructive function, becoming a structuring and qualifying element for settlements and living …
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Functional Analysis of Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis-Related Genes in Alternaria brassicicola
… metabolite is involved in conidial cell wall construction, possibly as an anchor connecting two cell wall layers. We also characterized a biosynthetic gene cluster harboring the AbPKS9 gene and demonstrated that this cluster is responsible for the biosynthesis of depudecin, an inhibitor …
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Thermal and fatigue testing of fiber reinforced polymer tie connectors used in concrete sandwich walls
… behavioral characteristics of concrete sandwich wall panels containing the new Delta TieRTM fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) tie connector produced by Dayton/Richmond, a brand of Dayton Superior. The scope of this program included a matrix of three full-scale 40'-0'' wall panels subjected to a …
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Stress-Induced Targeting of Molecular Chaperones In The Yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
… cells exhibited pronounced defects in spore wall construction and maturation, resulting in catastrophic sporulation. The mislocalization and sporulation phenotypes were shared by another previously identified HSP82 mutant allele, further linking localization to Hsp90 functional status. …
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The Technical Development of Brickwork in Scotland 1700-1900
… a much neglected area of Scottish building and construction history, brickwork. It will be conclusively shown that brick has seen far more widespread use in Scottish buildings than has been appreciated to date. This is true not just in terms of the range of building types which have been found …
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Towards Nearly Zero Energy Buildings in Lebanon: Bioclimatic Design and Experimental Strategies
… international bodies are promoting low energy construction by issuing specific construction codes. Although they aim at reducing energy consumption within new builds, each publication recommends different envelope U-values. Located on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean, Lebanon coastal …
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An Enhanced Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Approach for Evaluating The Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions of Prefabricated Construction Methods
Construction is one of the largest industries which have a significant impact on the environment. It is known that concrete has been the second most consumed material - only after water - in the world for years. It has been estimated that buildings and construction account for 37% of energy related …
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Plan de negocio Ancespanel - empresa dedicada a la producción, comercialización e instalación de paneles prefabricados para la construcción de muros en edificaciones, aplicando técnicas ancestrales de elaboración
… en la cual se utilizan materiales como el drywall, fibrocemento, ladrillo de arcilla, concreto, entre otros; materiales que desde el momento de la explotación de las materias primas para su fabricación, generan un alto impacto en el ambiente. Atendiendo la necesidad de contar con un material …
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Centrum sociálních služeb s celoročním pobytem
Předmětem této diplomové práce je vypracování projektové dokumentace objektu Centra sociálních služeb s celoročním pobytem navrženého jako budova s téměř nulovou spotřebou energie. Objekt Centra sociálních služeb s celoročním pobytem představuje stavbu tvořenou třemi nadzemními a jedním podzemním …