This study is presented to achieve three objectives: (1) compare between the inelastic responses of buildings under near and far fault excitations, (2) investigate effect pulse structural period ratio, (3) evaluate a set intensity measurements (IMs) in terms (NF) earthquakes. A real reinforced concrete building with 35 storeys analysed scope first second objectives, whereas third objective invo...

The overall aim of our research is to eventually develop a viable system, using pinus radiata, for multi-storey timber buildings up to 6 storeys. One of the main issues is achieving sound resistant timber floors that are economically viable. This paper reports on the acoustic testing of a prototype floor, with radiata pole joists. Measurements were made of the objective performance. The results...

were altogether 21. Numerous precautions were taken, the infected infants were isolated, special nurses were detailed for their exclusive nursing, the use of a common bathroom for the infants was discontinued, the bath water was medicated with antiseptics, and various other measures were taken but without the slightest result. The epidemic continued to spread to different wards and different st...

BACKGROUND Window falls are a frequent cause of injury (15/100,000) among Chicago preschool children. In Boston and New York, public health efforts have successfully decreased window fall injuries. Local data are needed to develop appropriate interventions for Chicago. OBJECTIVE To describe the housing characteristics and types of injuries among children who fell from windows treated in a Chi...

Concentrically braced frames and eccentrically braced frames are efficient seismic resistant systems but they are generally prone to develop storey collapse mechanisms. As underlined in some previous papers with regard to eccentrically braced frames, this tendency depends on the overstrength factors and damage distribution capacity factors resulting from the use of common design procedures. In ...

Prefabricated engineered solid wood panel construction systems can sequester and store CO2. Modular cross-laminated timber (CLT, also called cross-lam) panels form the basis of low-carbon, engineered construction systems using solid wood panels that can be used to build residential infill developments of 10 storeys or higher. Multi-apartment buildings of 4 to 10 storeys constructed entirely in ...