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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

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5 Extreme Concrete in contact with or buried under aggressive sub-soil / ground water, surface of members in tidal zone, members in direct contact with liquid / solid aggressive chemicals. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.

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Current and Future Use of BIM – 2013 – UK

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A designer’s primary interest is for example the spatial structure, a structural engineer’s primary interest is the load bearing structure, while an energy engineer is interested in climate zones. However, the theories behind the culture of BIM can be dated to 1975, when C.M

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Difference Between Tied Column and Spiral Column | What Is Spiral Column | What Is Tied Column |

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The Tied brick columns are widely used in the construction because of its Architectural Beauty. It is always recommended by the structural engineers to construct the spiral reinforcement columns in the earthquake zones. Tied Brick Column. The construction of the side brick column is very easy and fast and also economical.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

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A small degree of cracking is quite common in most concrete structures, and can sometimes be ignored depending on how prevalent they are. Since the main function of concrete in the cover zone is to protect the steel reinforcement from corrosion, cracks in floor slabs can generally be filled with a cement paste. Anyway good job.

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don't think: Do Revit: Art & Science

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My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. I particularly like how he separates "Architectural" drawing into three distinct categories. Revit Zone. skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. Sunday, September 02, 2012. Art & Science. Vermont House elevation study. All Things BIM.

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