Explain what Andres Duany means when he states that "the greatest vulnerability of today's architecture is its own poor quality"?

Q: How many structural systems can be used in high-rise buildings?

A: 1. Braced frame structural system Braced frames are usually the cantilevered vertical trusses which…

Q: What is the use of CMM?

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Q: State five types of admixtures and discuss their applications.

A: Type of Admixtures: Admixtures normally categorized According to their effect  (a) Plasticizers…

Q: Who performs the test of quality assurance of the material?

A: The quality assurance is defined as “the confidence or assurance of the quality of the material that…

Q: need a long explanation with details like a project on “concrete production equipment”

A: Solution: Concrete production Equipment are very essential for the construction. When there is a…

Q: An office building has 47 offices in it. Each identical office has a total of 651 sq ft of…

A: Total number of office in the building = 47Area of window glass per office  = 651ft2.

Q: Building Material Standards are the technical foundations for the inspection of product quality and…

A: TRUE.  In order to assure the quality control of various building materials in the construction…

Q: What does the term "pattern" signify in architecture? How may these three distinct architectural…

A: The approach of collecting architectural design concepts as iconic and repeatable representations is…

Q: Explain workability?

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Q: Describe the material properties of material suitable for use as selected granular bedding?

A: Granular material is broadly circulated in nature and is particularly significant in the…

Q: Why do you think the architecture process is cyclic and not a linear process?

A: The design process includes the following steps: 1. Defining the problem 2. Collecting information…

Q: What is the role of architecture in society? Consider a project and map it both architecturally and…

A: There are following role of an architect on a society at large scale .

Q: What exactly is meant by the term "pattern" when it comes to architecture? In what respects are…

A: There are different types of method used in architecture. These methods are used to do the work…

Q: What are the major components of a building?

A: The basic components of a building structure are the foundation, floors, walls, beams, columns,…

Q: explain what a 'third place' is (and what the first and second places are).

A: Urban planners are actually seeking to stabilize the neighborhoods which are are focusing on the…

Q: What is/are the main purpose/s of the National Building Code and National Structural  Code of the…

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Q: What is material classification and factors affecting the selection process?

A: Answer The material should be classified  as follows 1) Organic Substancei) Liquid- Fuel, Chemicals,…

Q: What are some green design features that can be used in architecture?

A: Green infrastructure is an architectural concept that promotes the use of sustainable power, energy…

Q: Contributions and Accomplishments of Structural Engineers?

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Q: What do you think ? Precast concrete building as green building?

A: Precast concrete offers designers a chance to form substantive buildings within which to measure,…

Q: What is the significance of architecture?

A: Architecture: The study of buildings and various techniques required for the construction of…

Q: How important is architecture in society?

A: Note:- Hi! Thank you for the question As per the honour code, We’ll answer the first question since…

Q: Compare the architecture of a Gothic cathedral with that of an Islamic mosque. How does the…

A: Central to Islamic religion is obtaining unity with god, Allah, but not through use of false idols…

Q: Studies have shown that people have a high value for beautiful architecture, so why is it often…

A: SOLUTION: Many people created beautiful architecture such as skyscrapers and libraries and…

Q: How and Why is Testing of Construction Materials important? (150 minimum words)

A: The testing of materials used to develop new projects, add to present projects, or change current…

Q: What are the functions of construction engineering and management? What are its outputs?

A: Functions Project Management Planning The process of planning out an entire project is the most…

Q: What is the biggest obstacle to good constructability?

A: Constructability is also called buildability, it is a project management method that is used to…

Q: What could be possible Deficiencies of roof, walls, windows and foundations while making a building…

A: The foundation, roof, wall and window together make up the building envelope which provide shelter…

Q: What is an example of a severe structural failure?

A: Answer:- Structural failure: Structural failure is defined as the loss of load bearing capacity of a…

Q: Discuss the importance of the National Building Code of the Philippines and why is it necessary to…

A: Answer The purpose of the Philippine National Building Code is to provide for all buildings and…

Q: What is the importance of Principles of Design?

A: IMPORTANCE OF PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN ARE- The key elements of the design process include the…

Q: What do you think is the importance of faults in construction of buildings?

A: The defect is often described as a crack in the rock when the removal of one side against the other.…

Q: what is civil engineering ? how it is related to nature?

A: Civil engineering is a discipline of engineering which deals with the design, construction, repair…

Q: Describe the process by which engineers evaluate alternatives.

A: The advantages and disadvantages of each option are examined when evaluating them. During the…

Q: Describe an unexpected insight in designing in accordance with environmental resilience

A: Environmental resilience- The capacity of the environment to respond to a perturbation or…

Q: What are some ways building design can reduce energy loss?

A: Energy reduction in building directly impact the environment . Using non renewable resource energy…

Q: Who is responsible for defective work of construction?

A: Defect in a construction work usually refers to the mistake made in designing, poor quality of…

Q: What kind of positive contribution can be made by the architect  in the final inspection process?

A: Positive contribution made by the architecture in the final inspection process:

Q: What is the principal difficulty of applying value engineering principles to construction?

A: Value Engineering is an imaginative, creative, which examines the necessities of a task to…

Q: Question: Explain the terms Maintenance, Repair, Strengthening and Retrofitting along with providing…

A: Maintenance: Maintenance is the process to keep an object or structure in good condition by checking…

Q: d humans, their needs, and their behaviors in relation to architectural design?

A: Human-centered architecture isn’t a trend, style, or a methodology, but a solution-based approach to…

Q: How do you see the play of “form and function” in a building? Explain and Show one visual example

A: In the design of a building, the function is the main affecting part of the construction of the…

Q: WHO IS PART OF THE LEAN CONSTRUCTION PROCESS?

A: Numerous construction firms strive to provide the best possible outcomes for their customers while…

Q: 10.Design of any structure with any material, small or large, must satisfy some criteria. What are…

A: The following flow chart shows the basic criteria which need to be satisfied for every structure: