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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"masonry construction"”.
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The 4-dimensional masonry construction
This design-research thesis - The 4-Dimensional Masonry Construction - presents innovation in the design and construction of thin-shell tile vaulted structures. The core research contributions of this thesis are: #1 Testing limit states of unit hinging + displacement in single-layer tile vaults. #2 …
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Experiments with 3D printing technologies in masonry construction
Modern masonry construction finds itself in a cyclical pattern of "more of the same," insisting on standardized, basic designs consisting of little more than uniform stones laid in regular courses, which do little to add to the variability of the modem world. While these forms attain a surety in …
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Análise incremental construtiva de edificações
… significance of the consideration of loading and construction sequences in building analysis is the aim of this work. In order to reach this objective a computer program, based on the displacement method, was developed. This program performs the analyses by the conventional procedure and by the …
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Seismic Analysis and Assessment of Historic Unreinforced Masonry Structures
… understanding the behaviour of unreinforced masonry structures (URM) under lateral loads that simulate earthquake effects, as well what aspects of their composition affects their behaviour. Masonry is a composite material containing bricks and mortar. In assessment of existing masonry …
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Robotic design construction : digital fabrication strategies for freeform masonry casting and mobile assembly
… and novel tools to solve problems in design and construction. However, the application of digital fabrication still needs more flexibility that allows different groups in a society to redesign fabrication processes based on their own needs and values. Looking at robotic facilities and natural mud …
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Seismic analysis of Fire Station No. One: a historic unreinforced masonry building
… the long-standing belief that unreinforced masonry structures are critically vulnerable to failure during earthquakes. A substantial number of older structures in the United States have unreinforced masonry construction. Among these are important historic structures, vital to preserving …
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Seismic Design Manual for Interlocking Compressed Earth Blocks
… and grout after they are placed. While ICEB construction is similar to conventional masonry construction, current design code standards for masonry only partially capture the actual behavior of ICEB structures. This thesis seeks to supplement the existing masonry design procedures and tailor …
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Computing with matter, shapes, and forces : toward material and structural primacy in architecture
… traditional architectural media: drawing and masonry construction. Working with compression-only material and constructive constraints offers a means of designing within the constraints of a masonry arch in a way that is neither mechanical nor deterministic. Rather, it is open-ended, …
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Structural performance of early 20th century masonry high rise buildings
… transition between traditional load bearing masonry construction and modern curtain wall systems, and are typically referred to as 'transitional masonry buildings'. These structures comprise a large percentage of the building stock constructed in the early twentieth century. Two pertinent …
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Dry Stacked Surface Bonded Masonry - Structural Testing and Evaluation
… block system is a dry-stack surface-bonded masonry system. Typical masonry construction uses thin-set mortar in the bed joints to provide a bearing surface for the blocks while the ENDURA system typically relies on shims and a surface bonding coat to ensure that the wall is level and plumb …
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Structural design of shallow masonry domes
… the viability of shallow, unreinforced masonry domes for the roof and floor systems of residential construction. In recent years, reinforced concrete (RCC) framed construction has been established as the dominant structural form for residential and commercial usage in the developing …
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Toward Rational Design of Masonry Mortars
Bonding of cement based materials to masonry units substrates is an important aspect of masonry construction and repair of concrete structures. A good bond is necessary for strength and to prevent the infiltration of water between the mortar and the unit. The bond between mortar and masonry unit is …
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A permanent settlement on Mars : the first cut in the land of a new frontier
… design is developed for the first phase of construction to house 24 people, situated at the base of a set of mesas in Candor Chasma, using in-situ derived masonry construction and inflatable technology imported from Earth. A primary consideration in the design is the expectation that the …
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Static stability and seismic behavior of the dome of the Hagia Sophia
… builders. The resiliency and scale of the brick masonry dome of the Hagia Sophia, particularly with respect to its seismically active location, is a testament to the iterative and empirical construction techniques of its constructors. The existing analyses of the structure have focused primarily …
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Architecture sandwiched : tuning anisotropy through variable thickness and hetereogeneous laminar assemblies
… of architecture's earliest material palettes and construction methods are often referred to today as legacy materials - those primarily consisting of various types of stone and masonry construction. While these materials are often conceptually thought of as being solid, monolithic, and even …
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Recharging the facade : designing and constructing novel BIPV assemblies
… coupled with traditional methods of building construction. PV installation remains a highly specialized construction practice and is typically completed by skilled experts in the field who deal with intricate electrical connections like wiring to batteries and inverters. This complicated …
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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Tile Vaults for Lightweight Floor Systems
In the construction of multistory buildings, the reinforced concrete flat slab is a preferred floor system in part due to ease of formwork construction, which does not require skilled labor. However, the flat slab carries load primarily in bending, forcing much of the concrete section to crack …
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Out-of-plane behaviour of concrete block walls with unbonded reinforcement
The use of grout in conventional reinforced masonry construction increases the cost and time of construction but, when used in combination with reinforcing steel, allows walls subject to out-of-plane loads an enhanced ability to span between lateral support levels. Reinforced concrete block walls …
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Certified passive house: an effective control of radon in domestic construction
… indoor radon concentrations between timber frame construction and masonry construction. Then finally, initial evidence suggests that the EnerPhit standard (18% reduction) will mitigate against elevated radon levels in buildings being retrofitted. <br/><br/>This is an issue currently pertinent to …
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Valorization of boiler ash in alkali activated material
… the waste problem by recycling boiler ash into masonry construction materials. This is accomplished using alkali activation, a low energy approach which relies on a chemical reaction to give the product its strength. The aim is to create a mix design which is robust enough to account for the …
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