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 […]
Deflection of Reinforced-Concrete Beams and Slabs
Reinforced-concrete flexural members must have adequate stiffness to limit deflection to an amount that will not adversely affect the serviceability of
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Definitions of Flexural Members
The following definitions apply for purposes of this section: Slab. A flexural member of uniform depth supporting area loads over
Definitions of Terms of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Adiabatic Process. A thermodynamic process that takes place without any heat being added or subtracted and at constant total heat. Air,
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Definitions of Elevator Terms
Annunciator. An electrical device that indicates, usually by lights, the floors at which an elevator landing signal has been registered. Buffer.
Definition of earthquake sources
As a rule, today probabilistic assessment of seismic hazard is used all over the world for the identification of seismic loads
Definition of reoccurrence characteristics
For the assessment of ratio parameters between reiterations during the process of execution of a number of investigations on the international
Defining Terms WeightVolume Problems
AASHTO classification system A classification system developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials that rates soils relative
Daylight
Use of natural light has the advantages, compared with artificial illumination, of not consuming fuel and not having associated operating costs.