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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 concern about forest preservation is a justification for that. For this reason, it is important to seek materials as steel that can beyond replace being able to improve the…

“the Four Books on Architecture” Palladio develops a numerical and logical system organizing spatial relationships among the elements involved in any building. This system is a guidance for architects when designing such buildings as villas and houses. As well this system includes detailed rules to be considered when an architect arranges building rooms, when he specifies the proportions of spaces, when he makes decisions about the dimensions of halls associating the height of a space with its…

TABLE OF CONTENT PAGE INTRODUCTION 1 • BACKGROUND OF: - LUMUT LEE MARINE ENGINEERING SHIPYARD 2 - UNIKL MIMET SYIPYARD 4 COMPARISION BETWEEN TWO SHIPYARDS 6 CONCLUSION 7 RECOMMENDATION 8 REFERENCE Introduction Shipbuilding refers to the construction of ships that able of floating. Shipbuilding typically takes place in a shipyard by specialized engineers, boat builders, and other marine experts. Shipyard, a place which ships are constructs and…

Carpentry is a skilled trade work which primarily includes the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials required for the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did rougher work such as framing, yet today we see many other materials being used and sometimes finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building being considered as carpentry. Most common injuries: Back - 21% Fingers/Hands - 15% …

A favored choice for pavers, bluestone tends to be extremely versatile. Not only for pavers, but bluestones is also used for garden paths, poolside, patios, driveways, and more. Most homeowners consider not only the price but also the safety aspects of the material before making a choice of a stone. Though this stone can be used indoors as well as outdoors, this tends to be more beneficial when used in the outdoors. This stone being porous can hold and bear water for a long span of time. If you…

excluded certain people or make others seem more important. Because I worked more on the construction/ volunteer aspect of getting the park up and running I did not observe how it served the people. But I did witness forms of discriminations, when building you rarely ever saw a girl with a power tool…

A beautiful wrought iron gate or fence makes a stunning statement. Whether it’s guarding the entrance to your property, lining your stairs, or surrounding your balcony, the right iron ornament can add life and character to your property. Better yet, there are many different options when it comes to custom faux finishes and designs. That’s why Elsmere Ironworks in Erlanger, KY has made it their business to use only the best welding and finishing techniques to create a custom iron finish that…

Disability Discrimination Act 1992 – Disability (Access to Premises-Buildings) Standards 2010, and the Building Code of Australia, council has obligations with regard to the design of accessible public buildings and amenities. The University of the Sunshine Coast has a ten million dollar indoor sports stadium used for the university, school and community sporting events. When planning this stadium the architectures had to ensure that the building was disability friendly, for players, spectators…

carpenter, one could mostly work indoors. One could mostly work outdoors. Carpentry work can be divided into two categories rough and finish carpentry. Rough carpenters often work outdoors where they begin projects using unfinished wood and other building materials. They frame houses, build scaffolding, and make forms to be filled with concrete. Forms are used to mold concrete for bridges, highways, and house foundations. Finish carpenters are those who cut and fit doors, windows, and interior…

Building Codes Past & Present Building codes date back to 1758 B.C. when King Hammurabi of Babylon actually used chisel and stone to record a law that made it punishable by death to build an unsafe home. It states “If a builder has built a house for a man and his work is not strong, and if the house he has built falls in and kills the householder, that builder shall be slain” Andrea, Alfred and Overfield, James (1990) page 16. This paper will explore the evolution of building codes past and…