STUDIO REPORT Double glazing glass : 1. Decrease heat transfer 2. Decrease sound transmission 3. Decrease visibility Vertical load, so bracing not relevant as it stabilizes against lateral force only
Top plate
lintel
Head trimmer
Sill trimmer
Jamb stud
Short stud
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Purlin supports the rafters they allow longer spans than the rafters alone could span thus allowing a wider building.
Brick is a popular medium for constructing buildings
WEEKLY APPENDIX Door & Door frame terminology
Door Leaf
Glass properties Properties Hardness
High, can be scratched with metallic object
Fragility
High, differs depending on type of glasses
Ductility
Very low
Flexibility
Very high flexibility and plasticity when molten
Density
Medium-high, 2.7x more dense than water
Conductivity
Transmits heat and light but not electricirty
Durability
Typically very durable
Sustainability
Varies greatly between recycled or not
Cost
Expensive to produce and transport
Float glass – the most common glass production process in the world, placed ascending according to their strength 1. Clear float glass 2. Laminated glass 3. Tempered glass
WORD LIST 1. Window sash A sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels or "sashes" that form a frame to hold panes of glass, which are often separated from other panes by narrow muntins. 2. Door furniture Door furniture refers to any of the items that are attached to a door to enhance its functionality or appearance. Manual door closer
3. Deflection In engineering, deflection is the degree to which a structural element is displaced under a load. It may refer to an angle or a distance.
1. Sash window, 2014. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sash_window 2. Door furniture, 2014. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Door_furniture 3. Deflection, 2014. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflection_(engineering)
Door handler