Tag: Building Design
-
Analysis and Design of Two-Way Post Tension Slabs
The construction of slabs provides flat surfaces, usually horizontal in building floors, roofs, bridges, and structure types. Post-tension (PT) slab formation occurs through an amalgamation of conventional slab reinforcement and additional protruding high-strength steel tendons subjected to simultaneous pressure. PT slabs containing concrete, tested and subjected to compression, form the thinnest slab types and have…
-
How to Design a High-Performance Facade
Facades play a vital part in the overall aesthetics and technical performance of a building. Modern buildings have façade design as one of the significant elements of building construction, representing up to 35% of construction costs. With the increasing complexity and performance demand on buildings, there is a need to make façade design part of…
-
Use Cases and Construction Design Practices of Scan to BIM
Scan to BIM has been a well-known term in the construction industry for some time now. The technology is known for capturing the physical space, site, or building using a 3D laser scanner. The data collected in point clouds form get utilized to create a 3D BIM model, representing the physical and functional characteristics of…
-
6 Key Checks to Ensure Structural Stability by Reinforced Design
The structural stability of a building defines its power and ability to resist any sudden change or force and maintain equilibrium under any circumstances. Structural members, such as beams, columns, footings, etc., are the primary load bearers. And the design phase of the building should consider such factors to ensure its stability. The structure having…
-
Green Architecture – A Step Toward Sustainable Building Design
Increased urbanization and the industrial revolution have increased energy consumption and waste generation, which are the reasons behind adverse environmental impacts. With green architecture, now there is an emphasis on designing structures that can use the maximum of natural energy sources. Green architecture solutions help mitigate the negative impacts of a building on the environment…