An Introduction to Building Envelopes for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of building envelopes. Here is what is discussed: 1. AIR BARRIERS, 2. VAPOR RETARDERS, 3. THERMAL INSULATION, 4. CONTROL OF RAIN PENETRATION.




An Introduction to Design of Building Envelopes for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of building enclosure walls. Here is what is discussed: 1. BUILDING ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 2. THERMAL ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 3. THERMAL ENVELOPE DEFECTS, 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS., 5. AIR BARRIERS, 6. VAPOR RETARDERS, 7. THERMAL INSULATION, 8. CONTROL OF RAIN PENETRATION, 9. SEALANTS.




An Introduction to Tropical Engineering: Building Envelope


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Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and architectural engineers interested in design of building envelopes in tropical climates. This is what is discussed: 1. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 2. DOORS AND WINDOWS 3. FINISHES 4. SPECIALTIES.




An Introduction to Design of Building Envelopes for Thermal Efficiency and Airtightness


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, architectural engineers and construction managers interested in sealing exterior building wall systems to prevent air and water leakage and penetration. Here is what is discussed: 1. BUILDING ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE 2. THERMAL ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE 3. THERMAL ENVELOPE DEFECTS 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. 5. AIR BARRIERS 6. VAPOR RETARDERS 7. THERMAL INSULATION 8. CONTROL OF RAIN PENETRATION 9. SEALANTS.




An Introduction to Building Antiterrorism Design Strategies for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of buildings to resist terrorism attacks. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. VEHICLE BOMB TACTICS, 3. HAND DELIVERED DEVICES, 4. INDIRECT FIRE WEAPONS, 5. DIRECT FIRE WEAPONS, 6. AIRBORNE CONTAMINATION TACTIC, 7. WATERBORNE CONTAMINATION TACTIC, 8. WATERFRONT ATTACK, 9. FORCED ENTRY TACTIC, 10. COVERT ENTRY TACTIC, 11. VISUAL SURVEILLANCE TACTIC, 12. ACOUSTIC EAVESDROPPING, 13. ELECTRONIC EMANATIONS EAVESDROPPING.




An Introduction to Natural Ventilation of Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in natural ventilation of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING, 3. LANDSCAPING, 4. BUILDING FORM, 5. BUILDING ENVELOPE AND STRUCTURE, 6. AUXILIARY FAN SYSTEMS.




An Introduction to Stud Wall and Precast Concrete Building Envelope Systems


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and architectural engineers interested in building envelope wall systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. METAL STUD WALLS 2. PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS.




An Introduction to Glass and Metal Curtain Wall and Masonry Building Envelope Systems


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, architectural engineers and construction managers interested in glass and metal curtain wall and masonry enclosures for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. GLASS AND METAL CURTAIN WALLS 2. MASONRY.




An Introduction to Security Standards for Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in security standards for design and construction of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. STANDARD 1. STANDOFF DISTANCE, 3. STANDARD 2. UNOBSTRUCTED SPACE, 4. STANDARD 3. DRIVE-UP/DROP-OFF AREAS, 5. STANDARD 4. ACCESS ROADS, 6. STANDARD 5. PARKING BENEATH BUILDINGS OR ON ROOFTOPS, 7. STANDARD 6. PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE RESISTANCE, 8. STANDARD 7. STRUCTURAL ISOLATION, 9. STANDARD 8. BUILDING OVERHANGS AND BREEZEWAYS, 10. STANDARD 9. EXTERIOR MASONRY WALLS, 11. STANDARD 10. GLAZING, 12. STANDARD 11. BUILDING ENTRANCE LAYOUT, 13. STANDARD 12. EXTERIOR DOORS, 14. STANDARD 13. MAIL ROOMS AND LOADING DOCKS, 15. STANDARD 14. ROOF ACCESS, 16. STANDARD 15. OVERHEAD MOUNTED ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, 17. STANDARD 16. AIR INTAKES, 18. STANDARD 17. MAIL ROOM AND LOADING DOCK VENTILATION, 19. STANDARD 18. EMERGENCY AIR DISTRIBUTION SHUTOFF, 20. STANDARD 19. EQUIPMENT BRACING, 21. STANDARD 20. UNDER BUILDING ACCESS, 22. STANDARD 21. MASS NOTIFICATION.




An Introduction to Antiterrorism Design of Buildings for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for architectural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in antiterrorism design for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. VEHICLE BOMB TACTICS, 3. HAND DELIVERED DEVICES, 4. INDIRECT FIRE WEAPONS, 5. DIRECT FIRE WEAPONS, 6. AIRBORNE CONTAMINATION TACTIC, 7. WATERBORNE CONTAMINATION TACTIC, 8. WATERFRONT ATTACK, 9. FORCED ENTRY TACTIC, 10. COVERT ENTRY TACTIC, 11. VISUAL SURVEILLANCE TACTIC, 12. ACOUSTIC EAVESDROPPING, 13. ELECTRONIC EMANATIONS EAVESDROPPING.