Advanced Concepts 6 min read
Origins of architecture
It is often assumed that architecture as a profession dates back to the ancient Greeks, the Egyptians or the Romans, and although…
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Advanced Concepts 12 min read
Architectural rendering software
In this fast-paced world we live in today, change is inevitable. It isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if it’s…
biomechanics 4 min read
Assessment of Pelvic Tilt
How do you know where your pelvis is at? Does it rotate or tilt forward/back, left/right, up/down? A…
Advanced Concepts 5 min read
Byzantine Architecture
The architecture of the Byzantine Empire (4th – 15th century CE) continued its early Romantraditions but architects also added new structures to their already formidable repertoire,…
Advanced Concepts 3 min read
Hydraulic Elevators
For low-rise elevators, hydraulic equipment may be used to supply the lift. Two basic designs are available: one where the…
biomechanics 6 min read
Skeletal Structure and Movement Functio
I don’t write about structure that often on this blog. That is not because I don’t think structure is…
Advanced Concepts 12 min read
Frame Bracing
Design of bracing to resist forces induced by wind, seismic disturbances, and moving loads, such as those caused by cranes,…
Advanced Concepts 12 min read
Long-Span Framing
Large industrial buildings, auditoriums, gymnasiums, theatres, hangars, and exposition buildings require much greater clear distance between supports than can be…
biomechanics 6 min read
The Complexity of Biomechanics
I really enjoy studying biomechanics. I find it totally fascinating to learn, for example, that a certain muscle…
Advanced Concepts 3 min read
Skeleton Framing
In skeleton framing all the gravity loadings of the structure, including the walls are supported by the steel framework. Such…
Advanced Concepts 4 min read
Structural Framing Systems
Steel construction may be classified into three board categories: wall-bearing, skeleton, and long-span framing. Depending on the needs of the…
Advanced Concepts 9 min read
Geosynthetics
A geosynthetic is defined as a planar product manufactured from polymeric material and typically placed in soil to form an…
