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Some crucial technical drawings terms in construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Sometimes, the drawings are circulated for reference and information purposes. They are called as “Issued for reference” (IFR) and “Issued for Information” (IFI) respectively. Architectural Drawings & Structural Drawings: These two drawings are responsible to determine the strength of the construction.

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Specifying glass for sloped glazing and skylights

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Given the growing use of large and complex sloped glazing systems—considered to be installations where the glass is inclined 15 degrees or more from vertical—as creative architectural statements, the design criteria for them are rapidly evolving. The International Building Code ( IBC ) refers to loads on sloped glass in Section 2404.2

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Some useful tips on reinforced concrete design

Construction Cost Estimating

In order to produce perfect architectural design and satisfy building occupant requirements, the sizes of concrete beam are made thinner and their lengths are increased. In our experience, this has been the result of architectural design and. The beam stirrups are extensively utilized in residential construction.

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Preserving a Historic Toronto Home with DELTA®-VENT S Air Barrier

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Because of this, they referred to the curved wall in the house as the summa line; and the Integral House was named. The curvaceous structure pleases the eye and stimulates the senses in endless ways. The architectural goal was, in part, to fashion an ethereal place for human habitation. On that count, it was an enormous success.

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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software

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List of Civil Engineering Software: This software are substantially beneficial in Construction projects. Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. Utilized in most structural design consultancies and firms. #1b. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing. Primavera P6. Microsoft Project (MS Project).

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Construction: Ultra-high-performance concrete

Construction Specifier

UHPC has been used to build bridges and architectural façades around the world. Instead of referring to water-cement (w/c) ratios, these special blends refer to water-binder ratios (w/b), which are often less than 0.2. The real benefit comes from our engineers and designers who are creating new products.

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Windows and doors: Verifying structural strength

Construction Specifier

wind speed reference from the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Structural Engineering Institute, ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, is rarely used in Canada. It should be noted, the go-to U.S.