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Assessment and Analysis of the Plaster Exhibit Hall Ceiling at the Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia, PA [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
In December of 2003, a portion of the plaster Exhibit Hall ceiling at the Wagner Free Institute of Science fell two stories, causing concern as to the stability of the remaining plaster.
Goeke, Marlene Lauren
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Integrated residential photovoltaic array development [PDF]

open access: yes
An advanced, universally-mountable, integrated residential photovoltaic array concept was defined based upon an in-depth formulation and evaluation of three candidate approaches which were synthesized from existing or proposed residential array concepts.
Shepard, N. F., Jr.
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Green Roofs for Historic Buildings: Case Study of the Bar BC Dude Ranch at Grand Teton National Park [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This thesis proposes to explore historic sod roofs as a precedent for green roof construction through the analysis of surviving examples at Bar BC Dude Ranch in Grand Teton National Park, WY in order to suggest new adaptations to historical usage.
Cantu, Richard Jason
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Contact and Continuity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Wayfinding. Embodied Learning. Craft Culture. That material can harbour life inspires careful consideration of the craft of building. Building is the agency of architecture; material—its medium.
Nikolic, Nikola
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Seismic Evaluation of Traditional Timber Structures in Taiwan [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Taiwan is located in a highly seismic zone and the historical “Dieh-Dou” timber buildings, constructed without following any code or standard, are prone to collapse under earthquake.
Tsai, Pin-Hui
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The Residue of a Deep Past: Struggle over cultural transmission in southwest China [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This thesis examines the cultural past of the nɑχɑ people living in Zheba, a rural mountainous area in southwest China. They perceive and live their cultural past through unreconciled fragments that are deeply embedded in their everyday lives.
Ran, G., Ran, G.
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Development of an Innovative Rapidly Constructible Bridge [PDF]

open access: yes
Rapidly deployable temporary bridges are critical for military operations in hostile environments. The research focuses on conceptualizing bridge solutions for MLC 40 loading and 30 feet span that can be operational within hours, require minimal ...
Pyakurel, Swikar N.
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Deputy Director [PDF]

open access: yes
Nonresidential Buildings to be effective on July 1, 2014 now include the following Energy Commission approved and adopted Nonsubstantive ...
Bill Pennington   +8 more
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Utilization of cold-formed steel-framed emergency shelter for typhoon reliefs in the Philippines. [PDF]

open access: yesHeliyon
Valerio DN   +6 more
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