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Foundations and Insulation Calculation

Revit OpEd

I got involved in a thread at RevitForum.org that asked about calculating the total bitumen insulation required to cover concrete foundation surfaces. The Isolated Foundations (footings) have one form (most of them) so there aren''t compound layers like foundation slabs, floors or walls. Foundation Slabs and floors do.

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The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures

BDC Network

Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or moment frames; diagonal rods, or flat diagonal bracing (including let-in bracing for wood frame construction ), among other methods. The term “diaphragm” is usually applied to roofs and floors. A shear wall, however, is a vertical, cantilevered diaphragm.

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Harvest Pod Gets Major Upgrade

CCR Magazine

“For homeowners and contractors who want the cleanest, most efficient system at an affordable cost, Harvest delivers exceptional performance with no compromises to comfort.” ” The new configuration, Harvest Open, is for customers who want central A/C and a heating and hot water system.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability. It is such a waste.

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Success in cold storage warehouse construction

The Korte Company

Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently. Another key cold storage warehouse construction technique is the installation of floor heating systems.

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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. We can now sketch railings onto the top faces of floors, slabs, slab edges, walls, or roofs. Column base attachment - The Attach Top/Base command can now attach structural columns to isolated foundations and footings.

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Success in cold storage warehouse construction

The Korte Company

Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently. Another key cold storage warehouse construction technique is the installation of floor heating systems.