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
Accounting Methods
The contractor together with an accountant should select a method of accounting best suited for the contractors operations. The method selected
AASHTO Classification System Examples
Example 15.1 Classify the soil shown by the solid curve in Fig. 15.1. Assume the soil is nonplastic. The following
ACI
American Concrete Institute (ACI): Through its many technical committees, this group publishes a variety of design recommendations dealing with different
AACPA
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products Association (AACPA): This organization is composed of producers of autoclaved aerated concrete units. Its technical staff
Additional Comments of the Design of Reinforced Shear Walls
Reinforced masonry shear walls, like unreinforced ones, are relatively easy to design by either strength or allowable-stress approaches. Although shear
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A note on partnering
In a later section, we shall describe an oft-used technique under which the various parties involved in building a project