Built-Up Air-Conditioning Units
Built-up air-conditioning units differ from packaged units in that built-up units are assembled at the site, whereas components of packaged units […]
Buildownoperatetransfer
The buildownoperatetransfer (BOOT) type of project has evolved as a means of involving the private sector in the development of
Brittle Fracture
Under sufficiently adverse combinations of tensile stress, temperature, loading rate, geometric discontinuity (notch), and restraint, a steel member may experience a
Building Occupancy Loads
Safe yet economical building designs necessitate application of reasonable and prudent design loads. Computation of design loads can require a complex
Building Codes
A building code is a legal ordinance enacted by public bodies, such as city councils, regional planning commissions, states, or federal
Buckling Considerations for Arches
Since all arches are subjected to large compressive stresses and also usually carry significant bending moments, stability considerations must be addressed.
Building Costs
Construction cost of a building usually is a dominant design concern. One reason is that if construction cost exceeds the owners
Building Codes
Many of the restrictions encountered in building design are imposed by legal regulations. While all must be met, those in
Bronze
Originally, the bronzes were all alloys of copper and tin. Today, the term bronze is generally applied to engineering metals having