Fire doors are an important part of a building’s passive fire protection system, and doors in a means of egress provide life safety by allowing people to exit quickly when necessary. Still, the requirements remain a mystery for many architects and specifiers.
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Education about high-speed, high-performance security doors, and how they can be offered to owners as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rolling steel doors, will allow the design/construction professional to provide owners with other smart options that are up to speed with the latest door technology.
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Design professionals are increasingly choosing geosynthetics like expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam as a lightweight fill material in infrastructure and building applications. The material is about 100 times lighter than traditional fills, yet is strong enough to support pavements carrying jumbo jets.
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Used for pipes and process equipment, the potential of mechanical insulation to play a significant role in reducing energy intensity is immense, but it is often specified incorrectly or, more frequently, not adequately maintained.
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Several factors should be considered before investing in an infrared thermography (IRT) camera.* Issues such as ergonomics and easy user interface play a vital role in enabling efficient use of equipment. From a technical standpoint, minimum requirements are usually recommended.
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There is no universal organization that governs the activities of the infrared thermography (IRT) industry. However, several professional societies have published standard practices that provide guidelines for the training of personnel, IRT surveys, and camera hardware recommendations.
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The ability to detect trapped moisture within a wall system is useful in evaluating the condition of an exterior wall system, and critical for evaluating sheathing durability. Finding hidden water using non-destructive techniques such as infrared imaging can be useful if the techniques are used correctly.
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Both conductive heat transfer and air leakage through the building enclosure have been identified as obstacles to truly energy efficient buildings. This article delves into the necessity for proper detailing of both continuous insulation and fluid-applied air barriers.
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Unwanted building envelope heat transfer can be a unique problem in commercial construction and retrofit. With the nationwide push for energy conservation and more efficient buildings, architects, engineers, and designers are being asked to come up with viable solutions.
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