Glass-Steel Beams as Structural Members of Façades
Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2010 Glass used in structural applications enables a higher level of transparency in façades. However, attention should be paid to the material specific properties, such as brittleness and its incapability of plastic deformation.
B. Weller, A. Meier, T. Weimar
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Permanent Hydrothermal Exposure on Load-bearing Adhesives in Glass Constructions
Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2018 The German research team FABIG develops a bioenergy building skin including modules of glass which contain a liquid medium processing biomass. Inside the facade modules, load-bearing adhesives were applied that are subject to permanent water exposure ...
Elisabeth Aßmus +2 more
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Factors impeding the industrialized building system (IBS) implementation of building construction in Malaysia [PDF]
, 2018 In Malaysian construction industry, Industrialised Building System (IBS) has been introduced to replace the traditional construction method. While the government has been making significant efforts to encourage the IBS adoption, the uptake of IBS in ...
Abas, Nor Ain +3 more
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Selected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering, 2015 This paper is about the shear capacity of partition walls in old buildings based on shear tests which were carried out under real conditions in an existing building.
Korjenic Sinan +3 more
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Abstract of: A numerical and experimental approach to cold-bent timber-glass composite elements
Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2018 The current rise of wooden constructions, which is encouraged by a strong trend towards sustainability of our buildings, also engenders innovation in facade design and materials.
Felix Nicklisch +2 more
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Zero and low carbon buildings: A driver for change in working practices and the use of computer modelling and visualization [PDF]
, 2010 Buildings account for significant carbon dioxide emissions, both in construction and operation. Governments around the world are setting targets and legislating to reduce the carbon emissions related to the built environment.
Hetherington, Robina +2 more
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Architectural building safety and health performance model for stratified low-cost housing: education and management tool for building managers [PDF]
, 2015 The safety and health performances aspects of a building are the most challenging aspect of facility management. It requires a deep understanding by the building managers on the factors that contribute to health and safety performances.
Akasah, Zainal Abidin +2 more
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CONVIS: A tool enabling uninterrupted operation during refurbishments of complex buildings [PDF]
, 2017 Clash Detection refers to the identification of geometrical overlaps within a Building Information Model (BIM). This paper seeks to extend the notion of overlapping to activities: Given a construction site within a building, we seek to find clashes ...
Coraglia, UGO MARIA, Wurzer, Gabriel
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Influence of Regrinding Depth on Edge Strength of Tempered Glass
Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2016 Designers use exposed glass edges for decoration, for example within glass steps, glass beams or glass columns. This application requires a mechanical finishing to achieve a high optical quality by compensating a misalignment of the glasses, for example ...
Bernhard Weller +2 more
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Assessing construction innovation: theoretical and practical perspectives [PDF]
, 2016 Innovation is key for productivity improvement and advancements in different sectors of the economy, including the construction sector. The criticism of the slow pace of innovation in construction industry may be unwarranted, considering the structure ...
Davis, Peter +3 more
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