Stair pressurization systems are designed to create a smoke-proof barrier, preventing the ingress of smoke into staircases within buildings. In tall buildings over 25 m, evacuation strategies can utilize phased or simultaneous evaluation multiple storeys. This paper examines performance stair with differing number doors open starting from two doors, an incremental step up total 10 shaft. Simula...

In this work, we analyze the influence of masonry infill walls on the seismic performance of waffle slabs reinforced concrete (RC) framed structures. We analyze buildings of three, five and eight storeys, which are representative for a big number of housings in Barcelona, Spain. Capacity spectra have been obtained by performing pushover analyses and we have used a simplified procedure to obtain...

Nine full-scale light-framed wood construction (LFWC) specimens were tested cyclically to study the effect of the upper storey and the vertical load on the performance of wall framed shear wall (WFSW) in the first storey. Results showed that the effects of the upper storey with the vertical load on the performance of WFSW were to: (1) increase the elastic stiffness, (2) reduce the ultimate defl...

The forest sector represents a large source of income for Canadians. In 2013, the forest sector contributed $19.2 billion or 1.25% of Canada’s GDP [1]. Harvested wood products (HWPs), which are manufactured using wood harvested from forests, have also made headlines recently, with the world’s tallest wood building at 18 storeys having completed construction at the University of British Columbia...

1.1. The History of Precast Building Precast building has always been a challenge in terms of the attempt to build buildings, above all, more quickly, whilst at the same time meeting all the conditions of good quality construction. This paper deals with the precast mode of construction using a timber frame, of the panel type, suitable for buildings with 3-4 storeys above ground. Therefore, in t...

So far insufficient research has been done on the long-term behavior of micropiles embedded in a clay medium, even though this significant influence expected total settlement. This paper considers square foundation placed bed and tested under vertical loads until reached its bearing capacity. Subsequently, plate was underpinned with four micropiles, load test repeated. These data were used to v...

existing building a new block of buildings three storeys in height will be erected containing nurses' and staff common rooms on the ground floor and their bedrooms on the two floors above, with direct communication with the present building, the warming apparatus being arranged in the basement. The present hospital will be entirely remodelled, special attention being paid to the operating theat...

Dr. Norman Macfadyen has resigned the position of Medical Officer of Health for Letchworth, as he is seeking fuller public service. The Rotherham Hospital has decided not to combine with the penny in the pound put forward by the Sheffield Hospitals Joint Committee. The Supreme Court in Cape Town lately awarded damages to a patient who had not given his consent to a serious operation performed o...