Essays about: "high-rise building"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 52 essays containing the words high-rise building.

  1. 16. The Impact of Elevator Usage and Zoning on High-Rise Building Evacuation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Miqdad Kilpady; [2019]
    Keywords : Elevator; waiting time; elevator zoning; total evacuation time; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : For decades, the use of elevators has been prohibited during emergencies but with the ever-increasing heights of the buildings, safe and timely vertical evacuation by the conventional means of stairs seems more and more of a challenge. With the recent push for a better understanding of the pros and cons of use of elevators for evacuation by various concerned parties, it is imperative that there is a better understanding of the performance, advantages and risks involved with this evacuation strategy. READ MORE

  3. 17. 3D cadastral visualization and integration of CityGML3.0 with Land Administration Domain Model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Siying Mi; [2019]
    Keywords : CityGML3.0; Cadastral information; Visualization; LADM; IFC; geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : During the last years, virtual 3D city models have been widely used in application fields such as urban planning, environment simulations, and disaster management. With the development of high-rise buildings and the increasing densely built-up areas, an increasing number of authorities and companies have shown interest in integrating 3D city models with the cadastre. READ MORE

  4. 18. Global stability of high-rise buildings on foundation on piles

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Husein Dhorajiwala; Agnieszka Owczarczyk; [2018]
    Keywords : High-rise buildings; Tall buildings; Buckling; Global Stability; Foundation; Straight piles; Inclined piles;

    Abstract : In Sweden as well as other countries the trend of building higher is more and more popular. The global stability of tall buildings is a very important aspect that has to be taken into account while designing. Foundation on piles, that is common in Sweden, reduces the global stability compared to foundation directly on bedrock. READ MORE

  5. 19. A Study of the Viability of Cross Laminated Timber for Residential Construction

    University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : Max Smyth; [2018]
    Keywords : CLT; cross laminated timber; timber; building; residential; construction; sustainability; environment;

    Abstract : This report presents an overview into cross laminated timber (CLT) as a construction material and how it compares to traditional methods of construction. CLT is also examined in the context of a move to off-site manufacturing (OSM) and a greater emphasis on sustainability in the construction sector. READ MORE

  6. 20. Shadow effects in open cross-sections : An analysis of steel temperatures with COMSOL Multiphysics, TASEF and Eurocode

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Lucas Andersson; [2018]
    Keywords : Shadow effects; Construction; Fire; COMSOL; TASEF; EUROCODE; Steel; Thermal radiation; Separated boundary conditions;

    Abstract : Steel is a material commonly used in various constructions such as high-rise buildings, sport arenas, ships etc. Steel is a versatile building material due to its isotropic characteristics, e.g. both high tensile- and compressive strength. READ MORE