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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. In a project it might look this if we create a unique subcategory for Building Edges and Roof Drains. If required, they can also be replaced later with detailed steel connections created using an add-in (see next item).

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Exploring the Different Types of Shuttering in Construction and Their Uses

UK Construction Blog

As we dive into the various types of shuttering materials and techniques, prepare to be amazed by the innovative systems that enable complex and unique structures to come to life. Innovative shuttering systems offer unique solutions to complex structures by combining traditional methods with modern technologies.

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What Is Rebar Size and Rebar Diameters

CivilJungle

A rebar is a steel bar that is used in the concrete to provide extra strength to the structure. Also, read: What Is Unit Weight | What Is Density | What Is Unit Weight Material | Unit Weight Building Materials. Carbon steel rebar. Stainless steel rebar. Welded wire fabric (WWF) rebars. Carbon Steel Rebar.

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Minimalist Design: Thin-Framed Casement Windows in Architecture

CCR Magazine

These architectural elements have evolved from purely functional components to defining features that express a building’s design language while delivering exceptional performance characteristics.