Journal of Architectural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Seismic Protection in Pompeii during the Age of Nero and Vespasian
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)An earthquake of significant magnitude struck the Vesuvian area in common era (CE) 62. The earth tremors, originated by subterranean winds according to Roman seismology, provoked extensive damage to the buildings of Pompeii. ... -
BIM for FM: Information Requirements to Support HVAC-Related Corrective Maintenance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Troubleshooting HVAC-related problems is one of the significant activities of facilities management (FM), in which the services directly affect occupants’ satisfaction, health, and productivity. Because of the complexity ... -
Panelized Residential Roof System. I: Structural Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Two roof panel designs for residential applications were developed to span from ridge to soffit without intermediate supports. The two designs, the truss core and the stiffened plate, incorporate both structural and ... -
Building with Compressed Earth Block within the Building Code
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Despite the use of earthen materials in building construction for thousands of years, many engineering properties of earthen walls are not well understood, documented, or regulated. California and New Mexico have adopted ... -
Structuring a Comprehensive Carbon-Emission Framework for the Whole Lifecycle of Building, Operation, and Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)The construction industry is responsible for more than 40% of the carbon emissions in the United States. These emissions are generated by energy, water, and materials consumed at different stages of the construction, ... -
Augmented Reality Gaming in Sustainable Design Education
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)It is important for students in academic disciplines related to building design and construction to gain an understanding of the different sustainable design considerations that will affect a building’s performance. ... -
Comparison between Current Industry Methods and an Energy Simulation Model for Quantifying Energy Service Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Different techniques and guidelines are available to select and quantify the savings from energy service projects. In this article, a comparison is presented between the engineering algorithms supported by energy service ... -
Role of Self-Efficacy in Reducing Residential Energy Usage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Energy usage continues to increase across the globe, which has resulted in increased methods for conserving energy. However, most of these methods for decreasing energy consumption focus on political and economic policies, ... -
Role of Ground Motion Characteristics on Inelastic Seismic Response of Irregular Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)There is no general consensus among researchers for selecting appropriate set of ground motions for the evaluation of inelastic seismic response of plan-asymmetric structures. In this backdrop, the role of important ground ... -
Design and Application of Concrete Tiles Enhanced with Microencapsulated Phase-Change Material
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Phase-change materials (PCMs) have a high heat of fusion compared to that of traditional material, and for this reason, they are able to store and release larger amounts of energy at their transition temperature. The ... -
Seasonal Indoor Humidity Levels of Apartment Suites in a Mild Coastal Climate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)It is essential to design and operate buildings with good indoor air quality because people spend most of their time indoors, and their productivity, comfort, and health depend on the quality of the indoor air. In addition ... -
Content Analysis of Home Energy Audit Reports: Quantitative Methodology for Standardization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)Home energy assessments or audits help homeowners diagnose and analyze the energy use in their homes. Assisted, traditional, and deep levels of these audits involve a trained auditor conducting energy analyses on the ... -
Predicting the Maximum Total Sliding Displacement of Contents in Earthquakes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Sliding of contents during past earthquakes has caused injury, disruptions, and damage. As such, equations to predict the maximum sliding displacement of the contents are required to include its effect in building performance ... -
Application and Evaluation of Double-Layer Grid Spatial Structures for the Engineering Education of Architects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)Up until the Renaissance, architects had been considered master-builders. However, the complexity of modern construction required more specialization in trades and caused fragmentation of the responsibilities of individuals ... -
Integrated Renovation Process: Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Renovation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)The improvement of the building stocks represents an enormous potential for the reduction of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is crucial to convince and support building owners to invest in sustainable ... -
Design Guidance for Blast-Resistant Glazing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)This paper reviews current design standards and test methods for blast-resistant glazing design and compares a typical design outcome with that from comprehensive finite-element (FE) analysis. Design standards are conservative ... -
Noninvasive Residential Building Envelope R-Value Measurement Method Based on Interfacial Thermal Resistance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)The building envelope plays an important role for the contributions to the whole building thermal load, especially for residential houses without significant internal heat gain; hence, it is a critical component for ... -
Nonstructural Partitions and Floor Vibration Serviceability
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Nonstructural vertical partitions and cladding can have a significant effect on the vibration serviceability of floor systems. A typical modern office building, consisting of steel–concrete composite floor systems, was ... -
Review of <i>Towers & Domes</i> by F. Escrig
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1998) -
Review of <i>Tensioned Fabric Structures—A Practical Introduction</i> edited by R. E. Schaeffer
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1996)