Compressibility and Surface Tension
Compressibility, Surface tension, Capillarity Compressibility is the reciprocal of the bulk modulus of elasticity, K which is defined as the ratio of compressive stress to volumetric strain. COMPRESSIBILITY Compressibility is…
Quality Control for Architects And Engineers
To maintain a consistently high level of quality in design and construction documentation, a rigorous internal review of the documents prepared by the architect or engineer, which draws on the…
Technical Specifications
Specifications for a building project are written descriptions, and the drawings are a diagrammatic presentation of the construction work required for that project. The drawings and specifications are complementary. Specifications…
NON-NEWTONIAN FLUIDS
A Newtonian Fluid is one where there is a linear relationship between stress and strain-rate: the ratio of stress to strain-rate is the viscosity of the fluid. A Hookean solid is one where there is a linear…
The Interior Environment
Architects have long been leaders in building design that is sensitive to environmental issues. Several areas of general concern for all buildings are described in the following paragraphs; they support the…
Codes and Regulations
Various statutory codes, regulations, statutes, laws, and guidelines affect design and construction of projects. In most jurisdictions, the architect and engineer are required by law to design to applicable building…
Work and Energy Kinetics – Velocity and acceleration
Work Transfers Energy What happens to the work done on a system? Energy is transferred into the system, but in what form? Does it remain in the system or move…
Accelerated Design and Construction
The traditional process of design and construction and the roles and responsibilities of the various parties need not be changed when fast track, an accelerated design and construction process, is…
Definition of Project Phases
The definition of the various phases of development for a particular project from initial studies through postconstruction should be understood by the client and outlined thoroughly in the client-A/E agreement.…
