PPT-Superstructure - Walls Function of a wall

A wall performs a number of functions A walls main function is to transfer the loads of a building safely to the ground A walls also Reduces sound transmission Provides shelter and security. Bolivar. English . for. . architecture. and . urban. . planning. II. Teacher. Leticia . Estevez. Wall – Post . and. Lintel . Arianna Chacón. Oriana . Sanchez. Caracas, . May. 2014. Content. By Dr. Frank Elwell. Credit. This presentation is based on the theory of Marvin Harris as presented in books listed in the bibliography. A summary of this and other macro-social theories can be found in . Christian Dell, Joe Hall, Alex . Reeser. , Landon Rogge, Jason Todd, Jared Whitaker. A-. mAIze. -in. Abstract. Mazes. Find a particular location in a maze and discover a path to the location.. Use different h(x) with A* to determine best of the code . Interactive Word Wall. A systematically organized collection of words displayed in large letters on a wall or other large display place in the classroom. It is a tool to use, not just display. Word walls are designed to promote group learning and be shared by a classroom of children.. AGENDA. Standards and Learning Objectives. Wall Graph. Paired Text. Jigsaw. Building Walls. STANDARDS. ONLS.6.6: Variations among physical environments within the Eastern Hemisphere influence human activities. Human activities also alter the physical environment.. Christian Dell, Joe Hall, Alex . Reeser. , Landon Rogge, Jason Todd, Jared Whitaker. A-. mAIze. -in. Abstract. Mazes. Find a particular location in a maze and discover a path to the location.. Use different h(x) with A* to determine best of the code . 1. Retaining walls are used to hold back masses of earth or other loose material where conditions make it impossible to let those masses assume their natural slopes.. Function of retaining wall. Such conditions occur when the width of an excavation, cut, or embankment is restricted by conditions of ownership, use of the structure, or economy. For example, in railway or highway construction the width of the right of way is fixed, and the cut or embankment must be contained within that width.. http://www.precaststructures.com/crosswall.asp. .  This method of construction was developed to facilitate . swift and adaptable residential buildings such as hotels, student residences, prisons and military barracks.. basic wall components. bottom plate. studs. top plates. headers. bracing. sheathing. finishing materials. Plates. most common assembly consist of . one. . bottom plate. . and . two top plates. .  This method of construction was developed to facilitate . swift and adaptable residential buildings such as hotels, student residences, prisons and military barracks.. Benefits. Crosswall buildings are durable, have . John Swink, PE, LEED-AP. Acme Brick Company. Jswink@Brick.com. 817-714-9523. Avoid disinformation about . saving energy in . buildings. . Understand real thermal . performance of . wall . systems . Demystify whole . By. Umer. . farooq. GNDEC, Ludhiana. Diaphragm Wall. . Diaphragm . walls are concrete or reinforced concrete . walls constructed . in slurry-supported, open trenches below . existing ground.. . Concrete . JLC 94I JLCSeismic Retrofit for Cripple Walls Cripple Walls „ The Weakest Link House is supportedon cripple wallsEarthquake movesthe foundationHouse rocks onthe cripple wallHouse falls whencripp Fig. 1Types of concrete . . retaining walls. Cantilever retaining wall. The figure identifies the parts and terms used in retaining wall design. Cantilever walls have these principal uses at present:.