Adjustment Factors for Structural Members
Design values obtained by the methods described in Art. 10.3 should be multiplied by adjustment factors based on conditions of use, […]
Adjustment of Design Values for Connections
Nominal design values for laterally loaded fasteners Z, withdrawal of fasteners W, load parallel to grain P, and load perpendicular to
Additional Information
Developing proficiency in the proper design and specification of fire sprinkler systems is extremely tedious. While sprinkler system design is admittedly
Air entrainment Concept
Traditionally, enhanced durability of concrete is associated with reducing the water/cement ratio. This has some benefit in the case of
Adjustment of observations
10.1 Introduction The term adjustment suggests that some form of cheating might take place during the process of converting surveying
Accelerated Curing
For strength and durability, precast concrete members require adequate curing. They usually are given some type of accelerated curing for economic
Acoustical Performance Data
To simplify and standardize evaluation of the acoustical performance of materials and systems, various rating systems have been adopted. The best
Acoustical Criteria
Acoustical performance criteria and environmental specifications are often part of building contract documents. Governmental agencies, lending institutions, owners, and tenants frequently require
Absorption Units for Cooling
Absorption systems for commercial use are usually arranged as central station chillers. In place of electric power, these units use a