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intensifies the need for advanced SHM, damage detection, and damage localization tools. Consequently, SHM systems are basically used to monitor the structures’ behavior during the events of vibrations or natural excitation (earthquakes, winds and live loading). Moreover, in 2002 some building design codes mandate that structures should have an installation of a structural health monitoring system especially those located in high

Respiratory system The main structural components of the respiratory system consists of the nasal cavity and the pharynx then lower in the body there is the larynx, trachea and the lungs when you move lower into the body there is the bronchi and the bronchioles, then at the bottom of the body there is the alveoli and the diaphragm. Nasal Cavity- Is a hollow space in the nose and skull that has lots of mucus on the membrane. The function of the nasal cavity is to warm, moisturise and filter the air

paradigm that informs structural family therapy is based on systems theory. “The word system is rooted in Latin and Greek words that mean “to place together” so a system can be thought of as an entity made out of other entities that are placed together (Rosenblatt, 1994, pg. 49).” In systems theory there are many elements, assumptions, definitions to address the different dynamics within a system. According to Rosenblatt (1994) systems theory provides insight into how systems (families) are formed

5 FE ANALYSIS OF CAST-IN-SITU AND PRECAST FRAME SYSTEMS 5.1 Preamble The response of structural systems depends on the rigidity of the connections and this knowledge becomes very important to understand the influence of connections on the load path under both lateral and vertical loads. Precast buildings with skeletal frames system may have different forms based on the types of joint and their position as indicated in the Table 1-1. The structural joints can be idealized as either hinged or fixed

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 3 PRECAST SKELETON CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM Done By: Dina Khouri 1090999 Islam Hijazi 1080984 Marian Shomali 1090213 Instructed by: Dr. Mohammad Abd-al-hadi Date: Precast Concrete Every construction material and system has its own characteristics which to a greater or lesser extend influence the layout, span length, construction depth, stability system, etc. This is also the case for precast concrete, not only

slender structures is controlled by three governing factors, strength (material capacity), stiffness (drift) and serviceability (motion perception and accelerations), produced by the action of lateral loading, such as wind and earthquake. Outrigger systems are generally very effective in fulfilling the serviceability requirements of tall buildings. This research conducted a study on effectiveness of outrigger truss by simplified method to introduce the normal buildings that can be minimized the deflection

(AP) 07 52 13. Establish the expected service life 1-50 years. This expected service life is the number of years of service that the roofing system will provide to the building. Starting with the installation year, the years remaining are based on expected service life. If you have historical data, for similar systems in your inventory, use a known number for projected service life Vs the projected service life based on manufacturer’s representative projections. Often when no

tectonic and stereotomic expression. Tectonics is defined as “The science, or the art, by which implements, vessels, dwellings, or other edifices, are constructed" ("Tectonics" 1913). Baeza (2009) further explains tectonics architecture to be “a structural system of knots and joints in which the construction is articulated”. Conversely, Francesco Cacciatore describes stereotomics as “the gradual removal of matter from an initial shape” (Cacciatore 2011). Stereotomic and tectonics

Chapter 2 Solutions Page 1 of 19 Problem 2.1 a) See Appendix A and Appendix B for weights of roofing, sheathing, framing, insulation, and gypsum wallboard. Asphalt shingles 3/8 in. plywood sheathing (3/8 in.) (3.0 psf/in) 2x6 @ 16 in. o.c. Fiberglass loose insulation (5.5 in.) (0.5 psf/in) Gypsum wallboard (1/2 in.) (5.0 psf/in) Roof Dead Load (D) along roof slope Convert D to load on a horizontal plane: = 2.0 psf = 1.1 psf = 1.4 psf = 2.75 psf = 2.5 psf = 9.75 psf Roof

CONTENTS PAGE  SITEWORKS Site Analysis ………………………………………………………………………....... 1 Clearing the site ………………………………………………………………………. 1 Levelling methods …………………………………………………………………… 2 Stockpiling spoil ………………………………………………………………………. 2 Trenching ………………………………………………………………………………… 2  THE GROUND FLOOR SLAB Damp proof courses ……………………………………………………………….... 2 Termite Protection …………………………………………………………………… 2 Set Down ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3  FRAMING AND OPENINGS Walls …………………………………………………………………………………………