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: Global Beyond this, there are global labels that […]
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 Definitions Introduction: Formwork is the system/structure of boards, ties, and bracing used to create a ‘form’ (or ‘mold) which wet concrete is poured into. After the concrete has cured, […]
Quicklinks: Wiki – Alkali-Silica Reaction Wiki – Silica aka Silicon Dioxide Testing pH of Concrete Definitions: Alkaline: Having a PH of 7 or greater Segregation: When aggregates separate in concrete […]
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. Overview Catchment areas can […]
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 […]
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