Split-slab waterproofing in high-load traffic environments – Page 3 of 3

The slab was placed in alternating strips with greased dowels at all the joints. Assuming a tire pressure of 690 kPa (100 psi), and distribution of this pressure over an area larger than the tire footprint, the average stress to which the waterproofing will be subjected is in the range of about 275 to 415 […]

Role of WRB in open-joint cladding design

Importance of UV stability The exterior of the Collaborative Life Sciences Building (CLSB) in Portland is made up of prefinished perforated panels of aluminum, engineered in a corrugated profile. If wind, rain, and snow can get through the open joints, it goes without saying UV light can also do so because the wall assemblies are […]

Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. After seismic activity has occurred, building occupancy and soil conditions may lead to seismic mitigation even if there is novisible damage. […]