Active fire protection

Mohammed Waseem Chiraagh 1380983 ARCH 6313 - Critical Studies 3 Major Assignment Traditionally as humans, when critiquing a building our thoughts are based on the buildings form as a whole, one defined object or boundary made up of different components which creates the overall look, structure and how it fits into the contextual surroundings. In the text “Why Architecture Matters” Paul Goldberger, shows that not only the outer boundary or façade is important but that there is another dimension…

Evacuation models and fire codes are written under the assumption that when the fire alarm sounds occupants will immediately exit the structure. But work done by researchers has shown that this is not the case. In fact, there is a behavioral process that transpires repeats before an occupant taking action to exit the structure or stay in place. This process involves four steps that discover, identify, decide, and act upon the cues or the perception of the cues present. Many valuable lessons…

Washington DC: 11th Street [The Need] Bridges are no different than any other form of infrastructure, eventually they break down and need to be either repaired or replaced. Inspection occurs at least every two years, yet bridges are often pushed to their absolute limits of usability. In Washington DC, the 11th Street Bridge Project aims to replace two bridges built in the 1960s with three new bridges. With these bridges having been in place for nearly 50 years, there were numerous issues. For…

If you plan on using foam to keep your roof insulated, you need to make sure that there is enough air circulation around your foam insulation. You need to allow air to move around your foam insulation in order to keep moisture from building up. Here is what you need to do to keep your roof well insulated and well ventilated. Secure Sheathing Over Your Rafters If you are just building your roof, you will need to secure sheathing material over the top of your rafters. If you are redoing the…

Termites inside houses are dreaded by the people living there. People often fear that their house will be taken over by millions of termites that can alter the infrastructure of the building no matter what the severity of what is done. The relentlessness of termites causes for altercations and can destroy the house. But termites do not grow strong on their own, they require a source, a victim, and help from other factors. Like termites, ISIS has come into Syria and Iraq and acted in ways that…

After graduating from Ryerson Institute of Technology, at age of twenty-one, Isadore Sharp went immediately into construction with his father. After a few years of working for his father and earning his trust, Sharps’ father decided to step back and let his son take over the construction company which he renamed Max Sharp& Son. Sharp said that his approach in dealing with people was based upon his early upbringing (Sharp 412). His parents were always stressing the importance of treating people…

with the prevention of forest fires, and before Smokey Bear came and changed their ways? Since it was a sensible mascot, large enough to attract attention with its size, the Ad Council and everyone who were involved in the campaign thought that using a bear to represent the fire prevention campaign would be the best idea, rather than using an animal without the qualities that the bear had. “A large animal would be the best, one that could stand upright, fight forest fires, and be humanized”…

Steel is recyclable and waste free material. That means that the contribution to the total amount of construction waste is small and this little waste generated can be recycled. In addition, the safety that steel frames provide due its higher fire resistance is one reason for the increase of its use in house constructions. Another advantage is the longer durability of steel frames compared to wood frames. The tendency of the building industry is to replace the use of wood each time more. The…

ABSTRACT Many researchers have recommended different strategies for sustainable structures to exploit natural resources more efficiently and moderate the environmental impact of on-site construction. This research presents a creative, sustainable construction approach through an assembly system for eco-friendly materials. Wood is a natural material that is vastly available and easily reproduced in temperate climate zones. Wooden structures offer the opportunity to provide sustainable building…

Introduction Nowadays due to increasing the population throughout the world, the velocity of housing and construction is increased. However, increasing construction results in consumption of resources and destruction of the environment, as a result sustainable design and green building has become to a very urgent issue to protect the environment. Utilizing the materials which are less harmful to the environment is identified as one of the most important factors to improve sustainability. Using…