[PDF] Design Inspection Maintenance Life Cycle Performance And Integrity Of Building Facades eBook

Author : Saviz Moghtadernejad
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 38,16 MB
Release : 2013
Category :
ISBN :

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"Facades mounted on the exterior of buildings protect the interior from aggressive environments, besides contributing to their aesthetics and technical performance. Unfortunately, despite some serious facade failures involving some deaths and injuries, their inspection and maintenance, which are essential for public safety, have been generally ignored. On July 16, 2009, a large concrete facade element, weighing 320 kg, detached from the building structure of a Montreal hotel and fell on its exterior sidewalk cafe, instantaneously killing a young woman celebrating her birthday and injuring her husband. Some major U.S. cities, such as New York, Chicago and Boston have learnt from such tragedies, and nine American cities have enacted by-laws or ordnances requiring mandatory periodic facade inspections to ensure public safety. However, Canadian cities do not have similar stringent regulations to guide design, construction, maintenance and life-cycle performance of facades to ensure their safety over service life. The National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) includes safety provisions for building components which implement environmental separation; however, the NBCC and other relevant CSA standards do not deal adequately with the maintenance, performance and durability issues related to the performance of these facades. This research program is an attempt to develop and recommend strategies to minimize these risks through mandatory inspection and maintenance programs, and to eliminate similar tragedies from occurring in the future." --

Author : Jeffrey L. Erdly
Publisher : ASTM International
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,61 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780803134751

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Combined with ASTM Standard Practice for Periodic Inspection of Building Facades for Unsafe Conditions (E 2270), this new publication provides a rational guide for building owners and governing authorities to help ensure the safety of our aging building infrastructure. Twenty-four peer-reviewed papers, written by experts who bring first hand knowledge and experience to this work, cover faade ordinances; historic buildings; data collection techniques; and repair techniques."

Author : Cláudia Ferreira
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 36,55 MB
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3031147677

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This book introduces a maintenance model that will assist decision-makers in their choice of building maintenance policies. The model is stochastic and condition-based that analyses the impact of different maintenance strategies on the durability and performance of different buildings envelope elements (facades, windows, and roofs). As non-structural elements, the maintenance of buildings envelope can be disregarded stakeholders. However, as first barrier to the external environment, these elements are critical to buildings' overall performance and are expected to meet aesthetic, comfort, safety, and durability requirements. The methodology presented is innovative. The maintenance model is based on a Petri net formalism and includes degradation, inspection, maintenance, and renewal processes. The model provides key information, such as: i) the impact of different maintenance strategies on the service life and durability of the building components; ii) the impact of maintenance on their performance over time; iii) the life cycle costs; and iv) the impact of maintenance on the buildings' use. The book will be of use to a variety of professionals in the construction sector.

Author : Abualdenien, Jimmy
Publisher : Universitätsverlag der TU Berlin
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 40,81 MB
Release : 2021-08-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 3798332118

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The 28th EG-ICE International Workshop 2021 brings together international experts working at the interface between advanced computing and modern engineering challenges. Many engineering tasks require open-world resolutions to support multi-actor collaboration, coping with approximate models, providing effective engineer-computer interaction, search in multi-dimensional solution spaces, accommodating uncertainty, including specialist domain knowledge, performing sensor-data interpretation and dealing with incomplete knowledge. While results from computer science provide much initial support for resolution, adaptation is unavoidable and most importantly, feedback from addressing engineering challenges drives fundamental computer-science research. Competence and knowledge transfer goes both ways. Der 28. Internationale EG-ICE Workshop 2021 bringt internationale Experten zusammen, die an der Schnittstelle zwischen fortgeschrittener Datenverarbeitung und modernen technischen Herausforderungen arbeiten. Viele ingenieurwissenschaftliche Aufgaben erfordern Open-World-Resolutionen, um die Zusammenarbeit mehrerer Akteure zu unterstützen, mit approximativen Modellen umzugehen, eine effektive Interaktion zwischen Ingenieur und Computer zu ermöglichen, in mehrdimensionalen Lösungsräumen zu suchen, Unsicherheiten zu berücksichtigen, einschließlich fachspezifischen Domänenwissens, Sensordateninterpretation durchzuführen und mit unvollständigem Wissen umzugehen. Während die Ergebnisse aus der Informatik anfänglich viel Unterstützung für die Lösung bieten, ist eine Anpassung unvermeidlich, und am wichtigsten ist, dass das Feedback aus der Bewältigung technischer Herausforderungen die computer-wissenschaftliche Grundlagenforschung vorantreibt. Kompetenz und Wissenstransfer gehen in beide Richtungen.

Author : Diane Drey
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 43,89 MB
Release : 2021-10-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781737372714

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NYC Real Estate Owners, of buildings more than six stores in height, must have their facades examined every five years to comply with the NYC Department of Buildings Facade Safety Inspection Program (FISP). - Formerly called Local Law 11.The process can be overwhelming. It involves hiring architects, engineers, attorneys and contractors, and can cost thousands of dollars. While making repairs the building needs public protection (shedding) and may be covered in scaffolding. Construction creates dust and noise, inconveniences residents and neighbors. Projects take time to manage. This 150-page book is a one-of-a-kind manual written specifically for building Owners, Cooperative and Condominium Board Members, and Property Managers to guide them through the process: It explains: ?How to investigate a building's facade history and status from Department of Building records.?Questions to ask before hiring a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI), the title given to those authorized to make the inspection. ?The breakdown of fees charged by Architects/Engineers to work on a FISP project.?How to find reliable Contractors, check references, and monitor progress. ?Legal protections to insert in the construction contract.?Steps to take in advance, to avoid delays caused by neighbors and residents. ?Public protection, access methods and, typical facade repairs.?What can go wrong and how to deal with challenges effectively.Diane Drey, a Real Estate professional with over 40 years of industry knowledge and a Board Member of Condominiums, provides insight based on her first-hand experience, along with input from other building owners, industry specialists, and government officials. The book includes?175 photographs of access methods, shedding, and typical facade repairs. ?60 comics illustrate key concepts and create a smile. ?Interview questions for industry professionals to help owners make the right choice.?Sample projects, with a breakdown of initial projected timeline and cost, and their actual timeline and final price, including change orders.?A worksheet to track project costsThe guide arms the building Owner with information, increasing the chance that their facade project will come in on time and on budget.

Author : Yit Lin Michael Chew
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 47,47 MB
Release : 2003-11-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9814486493

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Facade staining is a centuries-old building defect that is globally widespread. Millions of dollars are wasted annually for its rectification. A stained building looks old and worn-out, diminishing the value of the property and the confidence in occupying it. The facade's durability may also be affected by staining. Despite these wide and varying downstream implications, facade staining can actually be foreseen and prevented if conscientious efforts are made at the building's planning and design stages.This book provides insight into the underlying causes of facade staining and proposes an approach to address the root of the problem. It aims to raise awareness of crucial factors that should be understood and considered in the prevention or minimization of facade staining, hence reducing resource wastage in unnecessary maintenance work.Staining of Facades will serve as a useful guide for students as well as practitioners in related professions such as architecture, engineering, building, real estate, and project and property management, in their efforts to minimize the life-cycle costs of buildings.

Author : Anna Sandak
Publisher : Springer
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 10,86 MB
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9811337470

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This book provides a compendium of material properties, demonstrates several successful examples of bio-based materials’ application in building facades, and offers ideas for new designs and novel solutions. It features a state-of-the-art review, addresses the latest trends in material selection, assembling systems, and innovative functions of facades in detail. Selected case studies on buildings from diverse locations are subsequently presented to demonstrate the successful implementation of various biomaterial solutions, which defines unique architectural styles and building functions. The structures, morphologies and aesthetic impressions related to bio-based building facades are discussed from the perspective of art and innovation; essential factors influencing the performance of materials with respect to functionality and safety are also presented. Special emphasis is placed on assessing the performance of a given facade throughout the service life of a building, and after its end. The book not only provides an excellent source of technical and scientific information, but also contributes to public awareness by demonstrating the benefits to be gained from the proper use of bio-based materials in facades. As such, it will appeal to a broad audience including architects, engineers, designers and building contractors.

Author : Jennifer Keegan
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 20,34 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Facades
ISBN :

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The design of modern high-performance facades for the construction industry's largest and most significant projects often involves the use of prefabrication, modern glazing, or curtain wall technologies (or combinations thereof). As a means of quality assurance and control, we depend on familiar tools: applicable codes and industry standards, specified performance requirements, Building Enclosure Commissioning, best practices, warranties, performance mock-ups, performance verification testing, and field inspection. Yet even systems designed with the highest level of detail and the most rigorous quality assurance/quality control programs may still be undermined by piecemeal value management, shortcomings in coordination, and cost and schedule issues. The forensics of building enclosure science is replete with cautionary tales of building enclosures that were designed with the highest of aspirations but that failed to perform as intended. Using an institutional building constructed in 2001 as a case study, we will take a deep dive into the critical details (transitions within the assembly as it evolves from roof to wall, joints, and water management systems) and other sometimes vague requirements such as serviceability and durability. The advantage of hindsight during an evaluation is that we are able to evaluate individual failures as well as the relationship and cascading effects that failures can have on other time-dependent durability requirements. We will present a taxonomy for understanding and analyzing each individual failure, the relationships such failures have with one another, and the decisions made during a project. These organizational strategies may be useful tools when making decisions during early project phases. While the ultimate service life of many "modern" curtain wall systems is expected to exceed the careers of practitioners tasked with design, manufacture, and installation of the systems, a critical look at these issues will become increasingly important as the building stock of high-performance facades and architectural glass continues to age.

Author : Diane Drey
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,85 MB
Release : 2021-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781737372707

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NYC Real Estate Owners, of buildings more than six stores in height, must have their facades examined every five years to comply with the NYC Department of Buildings Facade Safety Inspection Program (FISP). - Formerly called Local Law 11.The process can be overwhelming. It involves hiring architects, engineers, attorneys and contractors, and can cost thousands of dollars. While making repairs the building needs public protection (shedding) and may be covered in scaffolding. Construction creates dust and noise, inconveniences residents and neighbors. Projects take time to manage. This 150-page book is a one-of-a-kind manual written specifically for building Owners, Cooperative and Condominium Board Members, and Property Managers to guide them through the process: It explains: ?How to investigate a building's facade history and status from Department of Building records.?Questions to ask before hiring a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI), the title given to those authorized to make the inspection. ?The breakdown of fees charged by Architects/Engineers to work on a FISP project.?How to find reliable Contractors, check references, and monitor progress. ?Legal protections to insert in the construction contract.?Steps to take in advance, to avoid delays caused by neighbors and residents. ?Public protection, access methods and, typical facade repairs.?What can go wrong and how to deal with challenges effectively.Diane Drey, a Real Estate professional with over 40 years of industry knowledge and a Board Member of Condominiums, provides insight based on her first-hand experience, along with input from other building owners, industry specialists, and government officials. The book includes?175 photographs of access methods, shedding, and typical facade repairs. ?60 comics illustrate key concepts and create a smile. ?Interview questions for industry professionals to help owners make the right choice.?Sample projects, with a breakdown of initial projected timeline and cost, and their actual timeline and final price, including change orders.?A worksheet to track project costsThe guide arms the building Owner with information, increasing the chance that their facade project will come in on time and on budget.