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Download full textCorriveau, Gerard-A. – 1968
This document reports the development of a system of mass-produced standardized components for school construction. The project was originated and implemented to solve a problem connected with the heavy demand for schools that confronted the Montreal Catholic School Board. The report outlines the problem -- a need for schools -- and gives details…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Bids, Building Systems, Construction Programs
Skeist, Irving, Ed. – 1966
The evaluation and use of plastics in the construction industry are explained. The contributors offer extensive, timely, and thoroughly researched data on the chemistry, properties, functions, engineering behavior, and specific applications of plastics to building requirements. The major subjects discussed in depth are--(1) the role of plastics in…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Construction Industry, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
Fenves, Steven J.; And Others – 1976
This paper provides a scientific basis for the formulation and expression of performance standards and specifications and for explicit attention to performance in procedural and prescriptive standards and specifications. The provisions of "Interim Performance Criteria for Solar Heating and Combined Heating/Cooling Systems and Dwellings," a…
Descriptors: Buildings, Classification, Computer Programs, Definitions
Building Officials Conference of America, Inc., Chicago, IL. – 1967
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS FOR THE EVALUATION OF MINIMUM SAFE PRACTICE OR FOR DETERMINING THE PERFORMANCE OF MATERIALS OR SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION HAVE BEEN COMPILED AS AN AID TO DESIGNERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS. THE CODE PRESENTS REGULATIONS IN TERMS OF MEASURED PERFORMANCE RATHER THAN IN RIGID SPECIFICATION OF MATERIALS OR METHODS. THE AREAS…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Operation, Codification, Construction Materials
The American School Board Journal, 1968
Problems of sound insulation and control particularly in areas where there is a high level in exterior noise conditions, resulted in this study to determine approaches to sound control in school construction. After a general discussion of noise problems in school districts and teaching situations, two examples of sound control solutions are…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Air Conditioning, Ceilings
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. Center for Building Technology. – 1976
The Center for Building Technology (CBT) provides the technical and scientific bases for criteria and standards that improve the usefulness, safety, and economy of buildings while conserving building materials and energy. CBT's activities support the building technology program of the federal, state, and local government; assist design…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Buildings, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. Center for Building Technology. – 1977
The Center for Building Technology (CBT) provides the technical and scientific bases for criteria and standards that improve the usefulness, safety, and economy of buildings. CBT research also aims at conserving building materials and energy. Individual projects may emphasize one or more of the center's typical activities in providing improved…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Buildings, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
Sinnamon, Ian T. – 1976
This study presents an overview of collected literature relevant to school buildings, or building in general, in disaster-prone areas, together with some discussion of the role that school buildings, as a universally present community asset, may play in situations of crisis. The natural disasters referred to in this study include cyclones and…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Annotated Bibliographies, Building Design, Climate
