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 |
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