Map projections
9.1 Categories and properties of projections Chapter 8 has shown that it is useful to express the 3D positions of […]
Magnitude and Intensity
Magnitude is a quantitative measure of the actual size of the earthquake. Professor Charles Richter proposed the scale of magnitude
Manufacturing Methods and Effects
As the name suggests, the cross section of a cold-formed member is achieved by a bending operation at room temperature, rather
Major Building Systems
The simplest building system consists of only two components. One component is a floor, a flat, horizontal surface on which human
Management of Disputes
Even in the best of relationships, disputes can arise between the client and architect, client and contractor, or architect and
Major Factors in HVAC Design
This article presents the necessary concepts for management of heat energy and aims at development of a better understanding of its
Mail Chutes
Used in multistory buildings for gravity delivery of mail from the various floors to a mailbox in the main lobby, a
Major Concerns with Building Codes
Contractors should have a working knowledge of a variety of building codes. In most cities and municipalities, there is a local
Main mechanisms of thaumasite sulfate attack
Thaumasite can be formed below 15ëC (ideally at 0-5C) by two sets of reactions that are very slow to get