scholarly journals Improving the Sustainability of Traditional Dwellings in Yunnan, China: Seismic Resistance Testing of Wood-frame and Earth-Built Wall Dwellings

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 977 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Bai ◽  
Jing Gao ◽  
Adrian Pitts ◽  
Yun Gao ◽  
Wenfeng Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Resistance Testing ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Seismic Capacity ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Earthquakes In China ◽  
Building Components ◽  
Wood Frame

The Southwest provinces of China are locations with a rich variety of different dwelling design typologies based on traditional cultures and ethnic groups. In this area, the Province of Yunnan has many such dwelling types, and it is also an area with most frequent earthquakes in China. The seismic problems of housing structure must therefore be solved as part of the study on sustainable development of villages to provide relevant advice for future design options. This paper reports research, which evolved over a ten-year period that deals with the seismic capacity of residential buildings. Simulations using shaking table tests were carried out to assess the performance of traditional residential structures as well with the impacts of material modifications and the structural strengthening of common residential building components found in Yunnan. Relevant and pertinent construction technology solutions that could enhance the seismic capacity of residential buildings and act as innovative improvements for the sustainability of rural dwellings are suggested.

scholarly journals Analysis of Construction Technology of High-rise Residential Building Engineering

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiu Hao
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Social Economic Development ◽  
Building Engineering

Nowadays, under the  situation  of  the accelerating  process  of urbanization,  our  social economic development has also been leaps and bounds and  the  corresponding construction industry has also been high speed developed. Our country in the field of land resources still insist on a solid  strict  management control, therefore, in this context,it will inevitably lead the land resources to face with a tense situation which has become a great test forhigh-rise residential building construction as it appears repeatedly.  Normally, high-rise residential buildings have the characteristics of limited operating surface, high investment  cost,  long construction period and high requirements of construction technology. In view of this, this paper mainly analyzes the high-rise residential building construction technology.

Applied Research on Straw Bale in Northwest Rural Residential Building

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 3815-3818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Ping Li
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
It Use ◽  
Material Supply ◽  
Straw Bale ◽  
Climatic Characteristics

The straw bale is a kind of eco-energy saving building material. Straw bale construction is a building which it use straw bales as the wall materials. Based on the investigation of rural residential buildings status, climatic characteristics and energy consumption status in northwest rural areas, raw material supply, construction cost and construction technology of straw bale building, thermal insulation and fire resistance properties of straw bale, environmental protection characteristic and so on were analyzed, it could make people aware of the straw bale can be used as an ideal material instead of solid clay brick in northwest rural residential building, and it could be extensive used and popularized in rural residential building.

Seismic Analysis of a Masonry Residential Building in Wenchuan Earthquake

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 1961-1964
Author(s):  
Qiang Zhou ◽  
Bai Tao Sun
Keyword(s):  
Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Seismic Capacity ◽  
The Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
Earthquake Resistant ◽  
Capacity Index ◽  
Intensity Region

The Wenchuan earthquake occurred on May 12, 2008 (Beijing Time) caused great casualty and economic losses, a large number of masonry buildings were damaged in various degrees in this earthquake. The masonry residential buildings are widely used in China, and the study on them is significant. Although the masonry residential building discussed in this paper which was located in the highly intensity region was damaged severely, it hasnt collapsed and has very typical earthquake damage. The story comprehensive seismic capacity indexes are developed to anti-collapse capacity index which are used to calculate anti-collapse capacity of the building, and the results are also used for comparative analysis with the results calculated by means of structure vulnerability analysis. The earthquake resistant capacity of masonry residential buildings are discussed and analyzed. Finally, some reasonable suggestions on the seismic strengthening and reconstruction of this kind of building after disaster have been given.

scholarly journals EXPERIENCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLATE AND PILE FOUNDATION IN COMPLEX ENGINEERING AND GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

2021 ◽  
pp. 78-84
Author(s):  
V. D. PETRENKO ◽  
V. I. KRYSAN ◽  
V. V. KRYSAN ◽  
I. S. CHEHODAIEV
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Soil Cement ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Deformed State ◽  
Complex Engineering ◽  
Slab Foundation

Purpose. An urgent issue for the construction of foundations in complex engineering and geological conditions is the development of new technologies for the construction and monitoring of buildings built in deep beams. The purpose of this article is to development a technology for eliminating cavities with the help of vertical rigid soil-cement elements. Methodology. Using the experience gained in designing foundations in complex engineering and geological conditions, it was proposed to implement a new type of pile-slab foundation. It includes reinforced vertical hanging piles based on drilling and mixing technology and a slab foundation. An algorithm for monitoring houses built in deep gorges and pile-slab foundations using a system of wells and marks is also proposed. Findings. Scientific substantiation of construction technology in Solomianskyi District of Kyiv has been performed, where there are areas that, given the variable height and saturation of various wastes, are very difficult to use for construction, especially in the construction of houses with large area and height within 9 … 16 floors. The results of construction of a ten-storey frame-type residential building with an underground length of 102.5 m and a width of 14.0 m are presented. Originality. Based on the performed calculations, the dependences of the deformed state of the pile-slab foundations during the construction of high-rise residential buildings are obtained. It is proved that when applying the technology of creating vertical hanging piles, the values of maximum allowable deformations of the house and the foundation meet the requirements of current regulations of Ukraine. Practical value. The use of pile-slab foundation in complex engineering and geological conditions made it possible to develop the technology of construction of a ten-storey building.

scholarly journals Radiant Conditioning Retrofitting for Residential Buildings

Energies ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 449
Author(s):  
Hung Q. Do ◽  
Mark B. Luther ◽  
Mehdi Amirkhani ◽  
Zheng Wang ◽  
Igor Martek
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Efficient Solutions ◽  
Time Lags ◽  
Building Stock ◽  
Air Conditioners ◽  
The Hours ◽  
Residential Building Stock ◽  
Building Components

In order to achieve Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, a majority of the existing residential building stock in Australia will require retrofitting in favour of energy-efficient solutions. This paper considers retrofitting for conditioning to be one of the most straightforward and offers the greatest potential to deliver significant comfort and energy-saving results. Radiant conditioning systems are not new, yet some game-changing innovations have taken place over the last decade that may require an entire paradigm shift in the manner we condition our buildings. The reiteration of the principle ‘thermally active systems’ suggests that our buildings need to accommodate these systems into the fabric of building components. However, extremely few products and/or innovative solutions for doing such seem to be provided by the industry. We seem incompetent with solutions that are not costing the Earth, insulating, lightweight, and offering an instant response time to conditioning. We still have the concept embedded in our minds that radiative systems consist of heavy ‘combat’ construction with time lags of a day or two and that they are very costly to implement, especially if we are to retrofit a project. The purpose of this paper is to rectify and change our understanding of radiant systems, namely through a review of the existing technology and its recent advancements. It intends to introduce the fact that radiant systems can become highly reactive, responsive, and thermally dynamic conditioning systems. Lightweight radiant systems can be 40% more energy-efficient than common air conditioners and can respond in less than 15 min rather than in the hours required of heavy radiant systems. Thus, an insulated, lightweight radiant system is ideal for retrofitting residential buildings. Furthermore, this paper supports and introduces various systems suited to retrofitting a residential building with hydronic radiant systems.

Normally Used Structural System Types of Guangzhou Country Residential Buildings and their Antiseismic Performance Analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 2293-2297
Author(s):  
Fan Wang ◽  
Zhi Jin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Seismic Survey ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Seismic Capacity ◽  
Seismic Safety ◽  
Common Structure ◽  
Potential Safety

In view of the lack of formal design, professional construction team and qualified building material in construction process of present country residential buildings, seismic survey in several villages in Guangzhou is carried out, aiming to know more about the seismic safety of country residential buildings. Three most commonly used country residential building structures are raw soil structure, brick-concrete structure and frame structure. By analyzing the common structure and recording the construction process, the general characteristics are summarized, the potential safety hazard is demonstrated and the seismic capacity is evaluated.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE HABITABILITY OF PELAMBUAN RESIDENTIAL AREA, WEST BANJARMASIN

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 587-601
Author(s):  
Erika Zeannyta ◽  
Aqli Mursadin
Keyword(s):  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Environmental Aspect ◽  
Building Components ◽  
Privately Owned

One of the residential areas that have a densely populated settlement is Pelambuan Village, West Banjarmasin. Pelambuan Village is a slum area with medium and low categories. Rapid population growth also affects the growth of illegal residential buildings on land that is not privately owned. From several settlement conditions formed in Pelambuan Village, it is necessary to analyze residential buildings and settlement areas formed based on three physical aspects: building, environmental, and legal aspects. This study aimed to determine the factors that affect habitability and degradation of environmental quality and perform analysis to determine a treatment plan that needs to be taken for occupancy and problematic areas occupancy can meet the requirements habitability. Analysis and distribution of questionnaires provided several factors that affect the decline in the quality of habitability of buildings and residential areas. From the building aspect, it was found that what caused the residential building to be declared quite feasible with repairs was the condition of the building, which was quite good. However, it needed repairs to several building components, and on the environmental aspect, the factors that made the Pelambuan residential area decreased in quality were the irregularity of the building and inadequate infrastructure. In legality, the problem factor is buildings that stand illegally on the company and government land. Research results are given based on aspects that include, for the building aspect is the addition, repair, and change of the appearance of the building. It is planned to repair, procure, and replace parts of roads in the environmental aspect. It is planned to tighten supervision on licensing and supervision of building construction.

scholarly journals The Method of Predicting the Extent of Changes in the Performance Characteristics of Residential Buildings

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Nowogońska
Keyword(s):  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Rayleigh Distribution ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Distribution Model ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Building Components ◽  
The Right

AbstractAccordingly to recommendations set out by standards, degradation curves which will serve as a tool facilitating decision-making regarding renovation works ought to be developed. The article presents the proposal of a model for predicting the aging of a residential building. The proposed PRRD (Prediction of Reliability According to Rayleigh Distribution) model determines the performance characteristics of a building over the full period of its use. PRRD accounts for the life spans of individual building components. Additionally introduced in the model were supplements accounting for the intensity of changes in the building and its surroundings. The developed method of the non-linear degradation process of a building accounts for the role and weights of individual building components as well as the intensity of significant factors influencing the aging process. The presented methodology of the description of changes in the performance characteristics over the course of using a building will be a diagnostic process of predicting the technical state of a building. The proposed predictions can serve as the basis for making the right strategic decisions when planning renovation works in residential buildings.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Repair Time of Finishing Works Using a Probabilistic Approach for Efficient Residential Buildings Maintenance Strategies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12443
Author(s):  
Youngduk Cho ◽  
Sanghyo Lee ◽  
Joosung Lee ◽  
Jaejun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Probabilistic Approach ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Repair Time ◽  
Probabilistic Methods ◽  
Maintenance Strategies ◽  
Building Components ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Maintenance Plan

In general, the long-term maintenance planning of residential buildings is performed based on uniform repair times. However, in fact, various factors, such as the quality and user patterns, affect the performance of residential building components in the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) phase. Hence, various residential building components are repaired at uncertain times, acting as a risk for the residential building maintenance plan. Therefore, an efficient maintenance plan should be established considering maintenance uncertainty. In this regard, this study aims to analyze the uncertainty of repair times for various finishing works in residential buildings based on a probabilistic methodology and outline the implications for the establishment of efficient maintenance strategies in these buildings. Hence, 47,344 repair data for 63 buildings in 12 public residential building complexes completed between 1991 and 2001 in the Republic of Korea were used for analysis. Before the analysis, a repair time matrix was constructed by classifying the finishing works in 25 types and setting service life times to 6–26 years. The repair time distribution for each finishing work was then derived. Results confirmed that basic repair time setting can be performed and various information for reasonable maintenance decision making regarding each finishing work can be provided through a probabilistic approach. The probabilistic approach can be used as a critical decision-making method because there is uncertainty associated with the repair time of each finishing work owing to the performance degradations of various finishing works due to complex causes. Although this study focused on repair time owing to data collection limitations, maintenance strategies with strategic flexibility can be established by developing probabilistic methods that simultaneously consider frequency and cost by securing additional high-quality cost data.

Tenants' Satisfaction in High Residential Building

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
UMMU SHOLEHAH MOHD NOR
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Real Estate Market ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
Residential Living ◽  
Medium Cost

High residential living in Malaysia has not been widely given a significant emphasises in literature despite its increasing scale and significance in the real estate market. The significance of high rise is mainly due the increasing rate of migration from rural to urban. It is estimated a total of 77.2 percent of the Malaysian population lived in urban areas in 2020. Approximately, 30 percent of this urban population lives in strata housing. These percentages are predicted to continue to increase in the future. The emergence of high residential building has been argued as confronting various problems which has considerable impact on this life style. Satisfaction is an important outcome of living in one’s dwelling, although it is not the only consideration. High residential building in Malaysia encountered numerous problems in term of management aspects, legislation aspects, and residents’ satisfaction. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the tenants’ satisfaction living in high residential buildings in Klang Valley. The questionnaires survey is conducted amongst 276 tenants at low cost and medium cost HRB using random sampling in HRB located at areas under jurisdiction Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya (MBSJ), Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA), Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya (MBSJ), Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) and Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ). The result from this study shows that tenant in medium cost residential building are more satisfied in term of facilities and management as compared to tenants in low cost residential building. Tenants also not disclosed to the existing act and procedure related to high residential building. In conclusion, this study suggested the Local Authority to emphasise the role of tenant. These recommendation hopefully will increase the level of satisfaction amongst the residents in HRB.

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