General Concepts
MORTARS AND CONCRETES
Mortars Mortars are composed of a cementitious material, fine aggregate, sand, and water. They are used for bedding…
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General Concepts
Limes
These are made principally of calcium oxide (CaO), occurring naturally in limestone, marble, chalk, coral, and shell. For…
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Building Materials
This section describes the basic materials used in building construction and discusses their common applications. As the world’s…
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Lightning Protection
Lightning, a high-voltage, high-current electrical discharge between clouds and the ground, may strike and destroy life and property…
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Protection Against Water
Whether thrust against and into a building by a flood, driven into the interior by a heavy rain,…
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Protection Against Earthquakes
Buildings should be designed to withstand minor earthquakes without damage, because they may occur almost everywhere. For major…
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Wind Protection
For practical design, wind and earthquakes may be treated as horizontal, or lateral, loads. Although wind and seismic…
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Protection Against Hazards
A hazard poses the threat that an unwanted event, possibly a catastrophe, may occur. Risk is the probability…
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Professional Ethics
The American Institute of Architects has formulated the following basic principles for guidance of architects: Advice and counsel…
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Management Of Disputes
Even in the best of relationships, disputes can arise between the client and architect, client and contractor, or…
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