Natural ventilation is considered a prerequisite for sustainable buildings and is therefore in line with current trends in the construction industry. The design of naturally ventilated buildings is more difficult and carries greater risk than those that are mechanically ventilated. A successful result relies increasingly on a good understanding of the abilities and limitations of the theoretical and experimental procedures that are used for design.
There are two ways to naturally ventilate a building: wind driven ventilation and stack ventilation. The majority of buildings employing natural ventilation rely primarily on wind driven ventilation, but the most efficient design should implement both types.
Natural Ventilation of Buildings: Theory, Measurement and Design comprehensively explains the fundamentals of the theory and measurement of natural ventilation, as well as the current state of knowledge and how this can be applied to design. The book also describes the theoretical and experimental techniques to the practical problems faced by designers. Particular attention is given to the limitations of the various techniques and the associated uncertainties.
Key features:
Comprehensive coverage of the theory and measurement of natural ventilation
Detailed coverage of the relevance and application of theoretical and experimental techniques to design
Highlighting of the strengths and weaknesses of techniques and their errors and uncertainties
Comprehensive coverage of mathematical models, including CFD
Two chapters dedicated to design procedures and another devoted to the basic principles of fluid mechanics that are relevant to ventilation
This comprehensive account of the fundamentals for natural ventilation design will be invaluable to undergraduates and postgraduates who wish to gain an understanding of the topic for the purpose of research or design. The book should also provide a useful source of reference for more experienced industry practitioners.
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Widely used in civil, mechanical and automotive engineering since the early 1980s, multilayer rubber bearings have been used as seismic isolation devices for buildings in highly seismic areas in many countries. Their appeal in these applications comes from their ability to provide a component with high stiffness in one direction with high flexibility in one or more orthogonal directions. This combination of vertical stiffness with horizontal flexibility, achieved by reinforcing the rubber by thin steel shims perpendicular to the vertical load, enables them to be used as seismic and vibration isolators for machinery, buildings and bridges.
Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation collates the most important information on the mechanics of multilayer rubber bearings. It explores a unique and comprehensive combination of relevant topics, covering all prerequisite fundamental theory and providing a number of closed-form solutions to various boundary value problems as well as a comprehensive historical overview on the use of isolation.
Many of the results presented in the book are new and are essential for a proper understanding of the behavior of these bearings and for the design and analysis of vibration or seismic isolation systems. The advantages afforded by adopting these natural rubber systems is clearly explained to designers and users of this technology, bringing into focus the design and specification of bearings for buildings, bridges and industrial structures.
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Introduction to Finite Element Analysis: Formulation, Verification and Validation
Author: Barna Szabó, Ivo Babuška | Size: ~9 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Wiley | Year: April 26, 2011 | pages: 372 | ISBN: 0470977280, ISBN-13: 978-0470977286
When using numerical simulation to make a decision, how can its reliability be determined? What are the common pitfalls and mistakes when assessing the trustworthiness of computed information, and how can they be avoided?
Whenever numerical simulation is employed in connection with engineering decision-making, there is an implied expectation of reliability: one cannot base decisions on computed information without believing that information is reliable enough to support those decisions. Using mathematical models to show the reliability of computer-generated information is an essential part of any modelling effort.
Giving users of finite element analysis (FEA) software an introduction to verification and validation procedures, this book thoroughly covers the fundamentals of assuring reliability in numerical simulation. The renowned authors systematically guide readers through the basic theory and algorithmic structure of the finite element method, using helpful examples and exercises throughout.
* Delivers the tools needed to have a working knowledge of the finite element method
* Illustrates the concepts and procedures of verification and validation
* Explains the process of conceptualization supported by virtual experimentation
* Describes the convergence characteristics of the h-, p- and hp-methods
* Covers the hierarchic view of mathematical models and finite element spaces
* Uses examples and exercises which illustrate the techniques and procedures of quality assurance
* Ideal for mechanical and structural engineering students, practicing engineers and applied mathematicians
* Includes parameter-controlled examples of solved problems in a companion website
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BS 8541-2 2011 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction. Recommended 2D symbols of building elements for use in building information modelling
This part of BS 8541 gives guidance and recommendations for symbols and other graphic conventions for use on drawings for the construction industry.
It is primarily intended for those preparing drawings.
The symbols covered by this British Standard is restricted to the architectural and land registry symbols as the base for architecture drawing, modelling and planning activities. The more specific symbols for mechanical, electrical and plumbing along with the structural steel sections and welding are deferred to those institutes that have a greater understanding of the needs of their members in a fast changing world.
Contents for BS 8541-2 includes:
Introduction
Section 1: General
Scope
Normative references
Terms and definitions
Rationale
Design and use of symbolism
Section 2: Compendium
Presentation of the compendium
Group 1: Information devices
Group 2: Materials in section
Group 3: Land use
Group 4: Landscape
Group 5: Building components
Group 6: Pipes, ducts, drains and sewers
Supersession
This part of BS 8541 supersedes BS 1192-3:1987, which is withdrawn.
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Construction, Construction works, Construction engineering works, Data organization, Information, Management, Project management, Databases, Information exchange, Information retrieval
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BS 1192 establishes the methodology for managing the production, distribution and quality of construction information, including that generated by CAD systems, using a disciplined process for collaboration and a specified naming policy. BS 1192 is applicable to all parties involved in the preparation and use of information throughout the design, construction, operation and deconstruction throughout the project lifecycle and the supply chain.
The principles for information sharing and common modelling are equally applicable to building and civil projects. BS 1192 is also a guide for developers of software applications to enable them to support its implementation through the provision of configuration files or application add-ons.
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The Complete Guide to Home Wiring
by: Editors Of Creative Publishing | size: 98.50 MB | ISBN 1589232135 | PDF
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1. Ambient vibration tests on a 19 – story asymmetric steel building
H. Shakib and N. Parsaeifard
2. Structural damage identification of plates based on modal data using 2D discrete wavelet transform
A. Bagheri, G. Ghodrati Amiri, M. Khorasani and H. Bakhshi
3. Incorporating uplift in the analysis of shallowly embedded pipelines
Yinghui Tian and Mark J. Cassidy
4. Investigation on electromagnetothermoelastic interaction of functionally graded piezoelectric hollow spheres
Hong-Liang Dai and Yan-Ni Rao
5. A simple mathematical model for static analysis of tall buildings with two outrigger-belt truss systems
Reza Rahgozar, Ali Reza Ahmadi, Omid Hosseini and Mohsen Malekinejad
6. Integrating OpenSees with other software - with application to coupling problems in civil engineering
Quan Gu and Ozgur Ozcelik
7. Experimental study on long-term behaviour of CFRP strengthened RC beams under sustained load
Ehsan Ahmed and Habibur Rahman Sobuz
8. Closed form solutions for element equilibrium and flexibility matrices of eight node rectangular plate bending element using integrated force method
H.R. Dhananjaya, P.C. Pandey, J. Nagabhushanamb and Ismail Othamon
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This book provides over 300 standard letters for architects and contract administrators to use at all stages of contract administration. The letters are grouped into sections which correspond with the RIBA Plan of Work: the aim is to cover all the common situations encountered in practice.
This Fourth Edition has been revised to take account of the extensive changes to virtually the whole of the JCT suite of building contracts. Unless otherwise stated, all letters are suitable for use with:
- JCT Standard Building Contract (SBC)
- JCT Intermediate Building Contract (IC)
- JCT Intermediate Building Contract with contractor's design (ICD)
- JCT Minor Works Building Contract (MW)
- JCT Minor Works Building Contract with contractor's design (MWD)
- JCT Design and Build Contract (DB)
- GC/Works/1 (1998) With Quantities Contract
The latest edition also takes account of the CDM Regulations 2007, the revised RIBA Code of Conduct and its associated guidance notes, and the RIBA standard agreements for the appointment of an architect issued in 2007.
Architects and contract administrators spend a great deal of time writing letters of various types. Many of them are routine and repetitive in character, but they require proper consideration if potentially dangerous liability situations are to be avoided. The book will be of use not only to architects and contract administrators but also to project managers and employers' agents.
Review
"Organised in an extremely user-friendly manner … invaluable for contractors, building surveyors and project managers." (Building Engineer, October 2008)
Book Description
Much of an architect's work is concerned with letter writing and many letters have legal and contractural implications. This set of some 250 standard letters is based on the RIBA Plan of Work and is suitable for use with JCT 80, the Intermediate Form, the Minor Works Agreement, the JCT Design and Build Form and GC/Works/1. It is a companion to the author's other book, Standard Letters for Building Contractors. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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