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Which of the following is a method used in cast in place concrete construction?
Which of the following is a method used in cast in place concrete construction?
- Composite structure
- Waffle slab (correct)
- Steel framing
- Modular construction
What is one consideration when integrating façade systems with building performance?
What is one consideration when integrating façade systems with building performance?
- Daylighting strategies (correct)
- Cost of materials
- Building codes
- Aesthetic appeal
Which type of panel system is designed to provide insulation and energy efficiency?
Which type of panel system is designed to provide insulation and energy efficiency?
- Standard brick wall
- Metal cladding system
- Tilt-up wall panel system
- Structural insulated panels (SIPs) (correct)
Which of the following best describes pre-tensioning in prestressed concrete?
Which of the following best describes pre-tensioning in prestressed concrete?
Which structural system is specifically suited for creating large open spaces without columns?
Which structural system is specifically suited for creating large open spaces without columns?
What green building certification is known for promoting sustainability and energy efficiency?
What green building certification is known for promoting sustainability and energy efficiency?
Which of the following advanced building materials is primarily used for creating high-performance façades?
Which of the following advanced building materials is primarily used for creating high-performance façades?
Which of the following is a common passive design strategy in bioclimatic architecture?
Which of the following is a common passive design strategy in bioclimatic architecture?
Flashcards
Cast-in-place concrete
Cast-in-place concrete
Concrete poured directly at the construction site.
Pre-cast concrete
Pre-cast concrete
Concrete elements factory-produced and transported to site.
Structural insulated panels (SIPs)
Structural insulated panels (SIPs)
Panels combining insulation and structural support.
Prestressed concrete
Prestressed concrete
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Composite construction
Composite construction
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HVAC systems
HVAC systems
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Sustainable building practices
Sustainable building practices
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Advanced building envelope systems
Advanced building envelope systems
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Study Notes
Structural Systems
- Advanced structural materials (e.g., composite materials, engineered wood)
- Structural forms and their impact on architectural design
- Case studies of innovative structural systems
Façade Systems
- High-performance façade materials (e.g., glass, ETFE, photovoltaics)
- Integration of façade systems with building performance
- Daylighting and shading strategies
Cast-in-Place and Pre-cast Concrete
- Cast in place and pre-cast concrete
- Floor and roof slab systems (flat slab, flat plate, ribbed floor slab, waffle slab, lift slab)
- Span stress floor systems
- Slipform method
Frames Structures and Load Bearing Wall Systems
- Cast in place and pre-cast concrete frames
- Load bearing wall systems
- Advanced Building Envelope systems
Study of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
- Insulated concrete forms
- Study of insulated concrete forms (ICFs)
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and Prefab Panels
- Structural insulated panels (SIPs)
- Prefabricated panels
Wall Panel Systems
- Flat type, ribbed type
- Window and wall types
- Tilt-up wall panel systems
Prestressed and Post-Tensioning Concrete
- Prestressed concrete
- Pre-tensioning
- Post-tensioning
Composite Construction Method
- Composite construction
Cable and Tensile Membrane Structures
- Cable and tensile membrane structures
Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC Systems
- Mechanical and electrical systems
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems in advanced buildings
Interior Systems and Finishes
- Advanced interior finishes and materials
- Acoustic considerations in modern building design
- Adaptive reuse and interior retrofitting
Smart Building Technologies
- Smart building technologies and automation
- Energy management
- Renewable energy integration
Sustainable Building Practices
- Green building certifications and standards (LEED, BREEAM)
- Passive design strategies
- Bioclimatic architecture
- Life cycle assessment and embodied carbon considerations
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