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Building Codes and Resilience: Case Studies from Earthquake-Prone Regions
Table of Contents The Loma Prieta Earthquake and the Evolution of Building Codes in California The Christchurch Earthquake and New Zealand's Resilience Efforts The Lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake Earthquake-Resilient Construction in Nepal Retrofitting Historic Buildin...
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26
International Fire Safety Regulations for High-Rise Buildings
Table of Contents Importance of Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings International Building Codes National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards European Union Building Regulations United Kingdom Building Regulations United Arab Emirates Fire and Life Safety Code Evacuation...
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29
Smart Building Material for thermal comfort
Table of Contents Understanding Thermal Comfort Smart Building Envelope Materials: A Breakthrough Phase-Change Materials (PCMs) Thermochromic Materials Electrochromic Windows Aerogels Benefits and Future Implications Energy Efficiency: Occupant Wellbeing: Sustainable De...
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01
Effects of Tree Roots on Building
Table of Contents Foundation Damage: Subsidence: Drainage Issues: Damage to Walkways and Driveways: Damage to Underground Utilities: Plumbing Issues: Advantages of Trees for the Community Reduces Stormwater Runoff Provides Wildlife Habitat Improves Public Health Incr...
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08
Construction Machinery for Mega Building Construction Project
Table of Contents Excavators: Tower Cranes: Concrete Pumps: Bulldozers and Graders: Piling Equipment: Concrete Mixers and Batching Plants: Skid-Steer Loaders: Material Handling Equipment: Demolition Equipment: Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs): Technological Inn...
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20
Tower Cranes in Construction: Purposes, Types and Operations Procedures
Table of Contents Purposes of Tower Cranes: Lifting Heavy Materials: Precise Placement: Efficiency and Speed: Versatility: Types of Tower Cranes: Hammerhead Crane: Luffing Jib Crane: Self-Erecting Crane: Flat Top Crane: Operations Procedures of Tower Cranes: ...
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07
Building a Sustainable Future: Journey to Net Zero
Table of Contents Building Energy Management Systems: Advanced Glazing Technologies: Energy Storage Systems: Smart Sensors and Controls: Indoor Air Quality Technologies: Net-Zero Building Certification Programs: Energy cost savings: Improved environmental sustainability: I...
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22
Fire Resistant Building Materials
Table of Contents Fire Resistant Property of Stone Fire Resistant Property of Bricks Fire Resistant Property of Timber Fire Resistant Property of Cast Iron Fire Resistant Property of Glass Fire Resistant Property of Steel Fire Resistant Property of Concrete Th...
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22
Different Types of Defects in Timber
Table of Contents DEFECTS DUE TO CONVERSION DEFECTS DUE TO FUNGI DEFECTS DUE TO INSECTS DEFECTS DUE TO NATURAL FORCES Impact in Timber Bowing in Timber: Cup in Timber: Check-in Timber: Split in Timber: Twist Wood Defect: Honey Combing in Timber: Timber, as you n...
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