Roof Framing Systems
These are similar in many respects to the floor types, discussed in Arts. 7.13 and 7.13.1. In fact, for flat-top tier […]
Roof
Roof is the upper most portion of the building which protects the building from rain, wind and sun. Various types
Rolled Sections
Hot-rolled sections produced by rolling mills and delivered to the fabricator include the following designations: W shapes, wide-flange shapes with essentially
Roles of the key participants in a construction contract
Aconstruction contract is made between two parties only the Employer and the Contractor. Their roles are defined in the contract. However,
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Role of Architect or Engineer During Construction
After award of the construction contract, the architect or engineer generally continues to assist the client in relations with the contractor.
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Role of the Client in Design and Construction
Article 1.4 points out that administration of building construction is difficult, as a result of which some clients, or owners, engage
Rolled Shapes
Hot-rolled, wide-flange steel shapes are the most commonly used members for multistory steel-framed construction. These shapes, which are relatively simple
Roof Decks
A good roof is dependent upon the structural integrity of the deck and compatibility of the deck with the roof covering
Ring Penetration Test
The ring penetration test (Wong et al. 2000) consists of a steel ring that is allowed to sink under its