Acoustical design of a radio broadcast studio using wood‐frame construction

1979 ◽  
Vol 65 (S1) ◽  
pp. S52-S52
Author(s):  
Eric Neil Angevine
Keyword(s):  
Wood Frame ◽  
Radio Broadcast ◽  
Frame Construction

Lateral Load Performance of Panelized Wood I-Joist Floor Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-438
Author(s):  
Sigong Zhang ◽  
Ying Hei Chui ◽  
David Joo
Keyword(s):  
Load Transfer ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Construction Time ◽  
Plane Shear ◽  
Floor Systems ◽  
Diaphragm Action ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Frame Construction

Abstract Panelized light wood frame construction is becoming more popular due to the faster construction time and shortage of onsite skilled labor. To use light wood frame panels effectively in panelized floor systems, panel-to-panel joints must be fastened adequately to allow load transfer between panels. They must also possess in-plane shear strength and stiffness comparable to stick-built, staggered-sheathed assemblies. This study was designed to develop efficient and effective panel-to-panel joints for connecting adjacent floor panels built with wood I-joists and evaluate the efficiency of the joints in achieving diaphragm action. At first, a number of these panel-to-panel joints were tested in the laboratory using a small-scale diaphragm test setup to determine their efficiency in transferring in-plane forces between panels. Test results showed that a small decrease in in-plane stiffness was expected for the most effective joints, but their strengths were significantly higher than at the same location in a conventional site-built floor diaphragm. The presence of blockings and use of two-row nailing were found to considerably improve stiffness and strength. These features can be used to mitigate the potential reduction in mechanical performance of panelized floor construction, in comparison with the site-built wood I-joist floor.

scholarly journals On the feasibility of watertight face-sealed window-wall interfaces

2019 ◽  
Vol 282 ◽  
pp. 02015
Author(s):  
Stéphanie Van Linden ◽  
Nathan Van Den Bossche
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Building Envelope ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Full Scale Test ◽  
Structural Insulated Panels ◽  
Building Components ◽  
Scale Test ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Frame Construction

Watertightness is still a major source of concern in the performance of the building envelope. Even very small deficiencies can cause a significant amount of water leakage which may result in structural degradation or malfunctioning of the insulation. The risk of water infiltration is highest at joints between different building components and in particular at the window-wall interface due to the complexity of these joints. This paper focuses on the performance of different solutions to ensure the watertightness of the window-wall interface, e.g. self-adhesive foils, liquid applied coatings, prefabricated frames, self-expanding sealing strips. The performance of these solutions is evaluated for different wall assemblies, i.e. ETICS, masonry, structural insulated panels and wood-frame construction. Laboratory experiments were conducted on a full-scale test setup with a window of 1,01 m high and 0,56 m wide. Test results showed that it is not evident to obtain watertight face-sealed window-wall interfaces without an additional airtight layer or drainage possibilities. Water ingress was often recorded at lower pressure differences.

Comparing Traditional and Mixed Reality-Facilitated Apprenticeship Learning in a Wood-Frame Construction Lab

2020 ◽  
Vol 146 (12) ◽  
pp. 04020139
Author(s):  
Wei Wu ◽  
Angel Sandoval ◽  
Venkata Gunji ◽  
Steven K. Ayer ◽  
Jeremi London ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Apprenticeship Learning ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Frame Construction

Foam Insulation Behavior in Void Space Under Fire Conditions

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Kurzawski ◽  
Ofodike A. Ezekoye
Keyword(s):  
Oriented Strand Board ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Void Space ◽  
Gypsum Board ◽  
Space Construction ◽  
Smoke Detectors ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Frame Construction

A fire contained within a room can spread into void spaces in the walls and ceiling through penetrations in the material that lines the compartment. Few studies have looked at how a room and contents fire transitions to a structural fire. One of the active areas of fire research is the coupling of the fire to the structure. Lightweight wood frame construction represents the majority of residential construction in the U.S. The construction details and choice of materials will affect the overall fire resistance of the structure. Because of the relative lack of knowledge on the fire penetration into wall spaces, this research examined how fire might penetrate into the void spaces of wood framed structures. In the U.S.A., a critical barrier to the penetration of hot gas products into void spaces is provided by the gypsum-board skin of the compartment. For most compartments, there are many penetrations within the compartment’s gypsum-board skin. Common potential access points include security system wiring (e.q. smoke detectors and cameras), ventilation fixtures, light switches, and electrical outlets among others. A hole in the gypsum may create opportunities for void space ignition. One of the purposes of this work is to develop a small scale testing system to characterize fire driven flow and heat transfer into a void space. With such an apparatus, one can rapidly identify materials that are prone to igniting for a given leakage geometry and fire size. Common materials found in void spaces include wooden structural members, plywood/oriented strand board, a variety of insulation types, and vapor barriers. This study discusses the characteristics of the small scale experimental system and preliminary tests on a range of void space construction materials.

Comparison of Different Construction Types for Public Buildings Applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 910-916
Author(s):  
Manja Kitek Kuzman ◽  
Srečko Vratuša ◽  
Petra Grošelj
Keyword(s):  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Constructional Material ◽  
Solid Wood ◽  
Embodied Energy ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Frame Construction ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Considering the growing importance of energy-efficient building methods, timber construction will play an increasingly important role in the future. In order to determine advantages and disadvantages of using wood as a leading constructional material, different construction types were compared: solid wood, wood-frame, concrete, and brick construction. To quantify the comparisons the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was applied. AHP enables the inclusion of various parameters, including descriptive ones, in a mathematical model through which the importance of each construction criterion forming part of the system can be calculated in order to provide objective decisions for construction. Analysis revealed that the top ranked criteria in decision-making include embodied energy, construction cost and design. On comparing different construction types the wood-frame construction, which can have very low or negative carbon footprint, was considered as the most suitable option for public building.

scholarly journals Grades and Mechanical Properties of Dimension Lumber for Wood Frame Construction Obtained from Large-diameter Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) Logs

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 282-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Ido ◽  
Hideo Kato ◽  
Hirofumi Nagao ◽  
Masaki Harada ◽  
Yuji Ikami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cryptomeria Japonica ◽  
Large Diameter ◽  
Dimension Lumber ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Frame Construction
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