Technical analysis of the renovation works of the wooden palace floors

The paper presents technical analysis of two aspects of palace wooden floors – the first example describes renovation works in a historical building, while the second presents assembly of a new floor in the contemporary building. In case of both examples technology of construction works is discussed in details with a special focus on issues specific for wooden palace floors. The authors paid special attention to introduce problems that occurred during the performance of the works. Both cases are compared. The restoration of the antique mosaic is significantly different from the implementation of the palace mosaic (tile) from bottom-up. Restoration works required more effort, mostly due to the fact that the antique mosaic floor experienced many years of use and needed specific repairs. On the other hand making the palace mosaic from scratch is burdened with a much smaller number of unforeseen situations. Due to the high aesthetic requirements, decorative functions and unique character of both discussed examples of flooring works, each of the tasks was labour-consuming and needed highly specialized works.

Development of home textiles inspired from mosaic tile motifs

The study will help the designers in designing of various other products inspired from mosaic tiles motifs using screen printing. The present study would inspire the designers to create innovate designs to add more variety in the market. The study will help the designers in designs various products inspired from other tile motifs. A similar study on designing of other garments as well as accessories can be conducted. A similar study on product development through screen printing using other motifs can be conducted.

Pengembangan Mosaik Data Spot 6/7 Menggunakan Metode Tile Based Berdasarkan Haze Index

Citra resolusi tinggi SPOT 6/7 sangat bermanfaat untuk rencana tata ruang wilayah, monitoring, perencanaan dan pengawasan dalam suatu daerah. Indonesia merupakan negara kepulauan yang sangat luas. Untuk itu diperlukan suatu mosaik citra yang dapat digunakan untuk memantau wilayah yang cukup luas ini. Keberadaan citra SPOT 6/7 yang sangat banyak pada setiap tahun memungkinkan LAPAN untuk membuat citra mosaik seluruh Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan mosaik citra SPOT 6/7 dengan tutupan awan minimal sehingga banyak informasi yang dapat diperoleh untuk membantu pemerintah dalam mengambil suatu kebijakan. Dalam penelitian ini diperkenalkan metode yang disebut sebagai LAPAN 8-Steps. Metode ini dikembangkan berdasarkan model Mosaic Tile Based (MTB) dan menggunakan algoritma haze index sehingga dapat menghasilkan mosaik citra SPOT 6/7 dengan tutupan awan minimal. Ukuran tile yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah 0.1×0.1 degree. Selain dapat mempersingkat waktu pembuatan mosaik citra SPOT 6/7, metode ini juga efisien dalam penggunaan memori penyimpanan dan sumber daya manusia.

Bridge Aesthetics for Broadway Bridge Replacement: Daytona Beach, Florida

As the gateway to the beaches of Daytona Beach, Florida, the new Broadway Bridge will be a signature bridge for the community. Mosaic tile murals up to 3 m in height will be incorporated around the columns of the new bridge, as will mosaic panels along the sidewalk handrail. The bridge will also feature ornamental handrail and light fixtures with aesthetic lighting that will display this high-profile structure to the surrounding skyline of Daytona Beach. Additional plantings and fountains will be provided with a grand architectural entrance welcoming visitors to Daytona Beach and onto this signature bridge. The glass tile mosaic art will feature manatees, dolphins, and other nature scenes with species endemic to Florida. Special reviews and approval of the art scenes will be done by the architect of record before fabrication of the large pieces. The Broadway Bridge replacement is being constructed with twin, precast, segmental concrete bridges erected by balanced cantilever construction with an overhead gantry system. The construction includes a cast-in-place, posttensioned flat-slab section on the west end. Each bridge will have a 20-m vertical clearance over the 38-m-wide navigational channel. The bridges will be approximately 918 m in length, with spans varying from 30 to 80 m. The span length variation with structure height will add to the overall aesthetic features of this signature bridge. Graceful lines developed by the segmental design and the additional architectural features provided by the mosaic inlays, lighting, plantings, and fountain make the Broadway Bridge unique and a beautiful addition to the Daytona Beach area.