Journal of Architectural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Wind Uplift Performance of Composite Metal Roof Assemblies
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)A common factor in roof failures is wind forces, which inflict considerable damage every year, even to new roof structures. Metal roofs are a popular low-sloped roof assembly. On the basis of their layout, metal roofs can ... -
Design Methodology for Determining the Load Resistance of Heat-Treated Window Glass
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)ASTM E 1300-07 employs only two glass type factors to adjust the load resistance of annealed glass for heat treatment, one factor for heat-strengthened glass and one factor for tempered glass. The use of only two factors ... -
Measuring and Improving Rationale Clarity in a University Office Building Design Process
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)This paper measures and improves the clarity of design rationale on an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) project and observes the effects. The rationale clarity framework (RCF) defines decisions in terms ... -
Automating Codes Conformance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)The ancient methodology of trial-and-error has come a long way over the past hundreds of years, as the construction industry continues to pursue tools that improve design before construction commences. Merging BIM with ... -
Finite-Element Limit Analysis of the Tucker High School Gymnasium Roof Failure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)The Randolph Tucker High School gymnasium roof failure of 1970 has received much scholarly attention. This study will provide a conclusion to a large body of previously published works by means of limit state analysis of ... -
Lean Management and Low Carbon Emissions in Precast Concrete Factories in Singapore
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Many studies have investigated the benefits that can be achieved through the use of the lean production philosophy to meet the challenges of sustainable development. These benefits include reduced waste, lead time, inventory, ... -
Modeling System Effects and Structural Load Paths in a Wood-Framed Structure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The objective of this project was to evaluate system effects and further define load paths within a light-frame wood structure under extreme wind events. The three-dimensional 30- by 40-ft (9.1- by 12.2-m) building, designed ... -
Industry-Experienced Graduate Student Program: Innovative Collaboration in Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)In 2001, the Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, along with industry partners, established an industry-experienced graduate student program. The program was developed to bring ... -
Off-Site Construction in Saudi Arabia: The Way Forward
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Analysis and Measurement of Buildability Factors Influencing Rebar Installation Labor Productivity of In Situ Reinforced Concrete Walls
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Buildability is one of the most important factors influencing labor productivity. However, an extensive search of the literature revealed a dearth of research into its effects on labor productivity of in situ reinforced ... -
Discussion of “Development of Finite-Element Modeling Approach for Lateral Load Analysis of Dry-Glazed Curtain Walls” by Ali M. Memari, Ali Shirazi, Paul A. Kremer, and Richard A. Behr
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Glass Breakage Tests under Fluctuating Wind Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The current North American design codes for wind loads have dealt with the unique characteristics of glass using the observed failure mechanism of static fatigue, which is based on the concept of damage accumulation as ... -
Analysis of Dynamic Response of Architectural Glazing Subject to Blast Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The effect of blast loading on civilian structures has received much attention over the past several years. The behavior of architectural glazing is of particular interest owing to the disproportionate amount of damage ... -
Integrating Sustainable Design into Architectural Engineering Education: UNL-AE Program
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Given the profound impact of the built environment on the resources of the earth, a growing number of institutions of higher education are preparing engineers to make sustainable design a standard in the construction ... -
Examination of Load Resistance in Window Glass Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The glass failure prediction model has been used as a calculation method for the load resistance (LR) of glass specified in North American design codes. However, because of the technology available, this model has only ... -
Triaxial Load Testing of Metal and FRP Roof-to-Wall Connectors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The allowable capacity of conventional roof-to-wall metal connectors is based on results of unidirectional component tests that do not simulate triaxial aerodynamic loading effects induced by high-wind events. The results ... -
Addressing the Housing Challenges of an Aging Population: Initiatives by Blueroof Technologies in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Accommodating the preference of the growing elderly population to age independently, at home and in the community, requires innovative and cost-effective neighborhood retrofit plans. Retrofitting existing homes and infilling ... -
Fluctuation Behaviors of Air Pressure in a High-Rise Building Drainage System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Air pressure fluctuation behaviors in a high-rise building drainage system (HBDS) are presented by probability density functions and statistical analysis of measured data in the drainage stack in a real-life eighteen-floor ... -
Development of Finite-Element Modeling Approach for Lateral Load Analysis of Dry-Glazed Curtain Walls
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)This paper presents a finite-element modeling option to provide an analytical approach for a seismic analysis of dry-glazed curtain-wall systems. In this modeling approach, -
Framework for Measuring the Rationale Clarity of AEC Design Decisions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Current architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) design processes often rely on precedent to resolve complex decisions. However, changes to stakeholder concerns, design methods, and building products devalue much ...