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yesyes
Joined: 27 Dec 2004
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 Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:43 pm Post subject: why A wall have different properties in various location? |
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| I am new to the CD. When I checked a drawing today, I found there is quite a difference for a wall in different location. One part of wall might be just 5" think made of Concrete. the other part may include 2" insulation. Why is that? Is there any rule to determine when I need to put more layers in a wall? |
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RWL
Joined: 10 May 2004
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| Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 5:23 am Post subject: |
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Each wall or partition must be selected or designed for the location and the function it is to perform.
First you select a material, and then select either a size [thickness] or a function. For example, a wall that is fire-rated can be constructed of any of several materials, but with each the size/width/thickness will vary. Even if it is made of gypsum board, there are numerous assemblies, of varying size that can be used, and still provide the required fire rating.
It is this process that allows the architect to assess, match and adjust the construction to provide what is required while staying within the overall project budget. Any wall or parttition situation has many, many possible solutions; it is for the architect to select the one that is "best" overall for the project. |
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LeCorbusier
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:42 am Post subject: |
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| Another perfect example of how schools do not prepare students in the least bit in the fundamentals of the industry. If an intern asked me this question, I would beat him with a t-square. Could there possibly be a more basic question. Does a dentist start his career after all that schooling by asking why a tooth varies in size? |
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jlxarchitect
Joined: 20 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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| iGnore LEC. He just had a long day. |
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