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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

STUDIO REPORT

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