methods are proposed to develop idealized moment-curvature response curves of slender rectangular rc wall sections with uniformly distributed longitudinal reinforcement, using limit states, namely, cracking of concrete in tension, tensile yielding of reinforcement layers, and compression failure of concrete. it is recommended that tensile yielding of an inner layer of reinforcement is considere...

The Video Window is a video screen hanging next to a window on my bedroom wall, showing the image from a camera mounted to show the skyline from outside that same window. This paper describes the appeal of living with such a system, and the intermingled aesthetic, utilitarian and practical issues involved in its creation and the experience it offers. About six months ago 1 , I mounted a small v...

background: the superiority of either of body mass index (bmi), waist circumference (wc), waist-to-hip ratio (whr) and waist-to-height ratio (whtr) for prediction of metabolic syndrome (mets) is remained controversial in asian population. the objective of this study was to compare the discriminative capacity of either of these measures in prediction of non-adipose components of mets. methods: i...

Several research studies have identified window-wall interfaces as one of the major sources water ingress through building envelopes. Window-wall can either be sealed by means face-sealed or drained sealing systems. In general, it is assumed that show an improved rainwater resistance compared to interfaces. However, only a limited number found in literature evaluating watertightness performance...

This study investigates the use of daylighting rules thumb in four libraries across different eras and aims to outline guides, methods strategies used by architects applying design this building typology. Two historical prior 20th century were selected identify during times when electrical lighting was not yet available buildings. In other hand, two post centruy also for a similar appraisal. Th...

In school buildings, especially learning spaces, good daylight and thermal conditions are important to promote the educational process, as unsatisfactory comfort levels can reduce physical intellectual performance for both teachers pupils. However, achieving successful classroom designs is rather complicated, it requires balancing of various interrelated factors, which particularly challenging ...