Introduction Urban planning deals with the design of urban (city) spaces, and the most fundamental piece of it is housing. This is because the vast majority of land area will...
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Introduction In 1785, a government survey cataloged much of the legal descriptions for the area known as United States. This survey established: Meridians: North/South lines. These lines all intersect with...
Quicklinks: Structural Insulated Panels Wikipedia Description SIPs are a composite building unit consisting of two outer skins bonded to an inner core of rigid insulating material. Most SIP panels are...
Quicklinks Formwork Wiki Definitions None at the moment; suggest some! Introduction: Formwork is the system/structure of boards, ties, and bracing used to create a ‘form’ (or ‘mold) which wet concrete...
Quicklinks: Wiki – Alkali-Silica ReactionWiki – Silica aka Silicon DioxideTesting pH of Concrete Definitions: Alkaline: Having a PH of 7 or greaterSegregation: When aggregates separate in concrete Introduction Like any...
Quick Links: Carpet (wikipedia) Introduction Carpets are an extremely useful material. It’s extremely versatile, cheap, provides acoustic qualities, needs little maintenance, and is quite easy to install. There are many...
Introduction Catchment Area: Geographic area (a physical, ever changing boundary) from which participants/contributors or are drawn. The requirement changes with the definition of the catchment area. AKA: Trade Areas, Market...
Definitions Glazier Points: Small triangular piece of metal that slips into the frame groove and holds the glass in place. You’ll find these in picture frames as well. Glazing Tape:...
Definitions Glass: Term for the actual material Clear Glass: Mixture of silica sand and small amounts of alkaline salts such as lime, potash and soda. Glazing: Process of installing glass...