Constructing Environments Logbook Week 9 Summary
Learning Log .
(Ching, 2014)
Expansion joints are essential to the longevity of any construction. A building that does not have these elements, especially if constructed from brick or masonry, will crack along its weakest point. As time
(Ching, 2014)
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goes by bricks absorb moisture and expand whereas concrete loses moisture and contracts. This needs to be taken into account in order to produce a successuful construction.
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Oval Pavilion Detail Several waterproofing decisions have been made that can clearly be seen in the details. Use of aluminium fascia’s and flashing draw water away from the building.
Aluminium Fascia Aluminium Flashing Joint Sealant and backing rod
Aluminium Fascia Thermal Insulation
When comparing these details to what can be seen on site it is clear just how important drawing these details on the building plans is.
Metal Deck Roofing
The use of a shadow line bead allows the roof structure to visibly remain separate from the external waterproofing measures. They look to be two separate forms.
Thermal Insulation Acoustic Insulation
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Glossary of terms Sandwich Panel:
Insulated metal panels have inner and outer sheet metal facings sandwiching a leys of thermal insulation (Ching, 2014).
Composite Beam: A beam that is made up of two or more materials. Such as a composite plywood and laminated timber beam.
Cornice:
Moulded projection that crowns a wall or divides it horizontally for compositional purposes (Ching, 2014).
Skirting:
Skirting conceals and finish the joints where sidewalls meet the floor. It is flexible enough to conform to irregularities in the floor surface (Ching, 2014).
Bending: ’Bending stress is a combination of compressive and tension stresses developed at a cross section of a structural member to resist a transverse force, having a maximum value at the surface farthest from the neutral axis’ (Ching, 2014).
Shadow Line Joint: Used in order to create a smooth and neat finish to the end of a plasterboard panel.
Reference List
www.boral.com.au/plasterboardexport/images/rondo_products.pdf
Ching, F, D, K. (2014). Building Construction Illustrated. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
Samuel Hill
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Student Number: 722052