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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Wall Systems


WOOD STUD FRAMING
vertical wood studs are attached to horizontal sole plates and top plates at regular intervals.  windows and doors are framed with headers, sills, and reinforced studs.











WOOD POST & BEAM
framework of vertical posts and horizontal beams carry floor & roof loads.  'skeleton' is often left exposed.














MASONRY
brick facing is laid on outside of masonry blocks on a concrete footing.

Foundation Systems



PIER FOUNDATION
            similar to a deck built several feet above the ground. It is supported by pillars and posts or pilings.


















PILE FOUNDATION
      may be: cast in place-concrete poured into ground
      cased- steel pipe in ground then filled
      uncased- cased concrete 'plug' placed & case removed
       micropiles- small diameter drilled & reinforced











WALL FOUNDATION
         includes footing, drainage system, and a cast in place wall.

















SLAB FOUNDATION
      flat concrete pad poured onto ground which works well on level ground in warmer climates.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Building Systems

Plumbing ~ transports clean water as well
as wast water throughout a building

Directional ~ escalators provide directional
movement

Accessibility~  ensures spaces & buildings are
accessible to people with physical disabilities
 


Communication ~ ways in which individuals
within a building are able to communicate, such
as network connections
Electrical ~ safely distributes power supply
to outlets as well as lights







HVAC ~ moves air throughout interior spaces for comfort of occupants
LIFE SAFETY ~ fire control systems help ensure
the safety of occupants
Lighting ~ energy is converted for
use by light fixtures, illuminating interior
spaces
Security ~ various tools such as movement
and smoke detectors are connected to
uphold security
Enclosure ~ insulation and exterior finish material
creates a shell or envelope around the building
Egress ~ this basement window has
been designed and installed to
allow egress in an emergency
Structural ~ transmits applied gravity & loads safely to the ground
Vertical Conveyance ~ elevators
allow vertical movement inside a building