August 30, 2004

Comparative Performance of Buckling-Restrained Braces and Moment Frames

By: Ronald Mayes, Craig Goings, Naguib, Wassim I., Stephen Harris, Lovejoy, Jennifer, Fanucci, Jerome P., Bystricky, Pavel, Hayes, John R.

Abstract: This paper will provide a comparison of the maximum inter-story drifts and floor response spectra for 3 and 9 story buildings using both steel and aluminum BRBs designed with an R-factor of 7. The buildings had the same dimensions as...

Services:Structural Design
Keywords:Frame, Special Moment, Seismic Analyses
July 30, 2004

Development of next-generation performance-based seismic design guidelines

By: Ronald Hamburger

Abstract: The Applied Technology Council has initiated the ATC-58 project to develop next-generation performance-based seismic design guidelines applicable to the design of new buildings and upgrade of existing buildings. The guidelines will...

Services:Structural Design, Structural Rehabilitation
Keywords:Codes & Standards, Performance-based, Risk Assessment, Seismic Analyses
June 29, 2004

Slip and Wear in Multi-Layer Azimuth Track Systems

By: Frank Kan, Joseph Antebi

Abstract: Many antennas use wheel-on-track systems in which track segments consist of wear plates mounted on base plates. The hardened wear plates are typically connected to the base plates using bolts, and the base plates are supported on grout...

Services:Materials Investigation
Markets:Science & Defense
Keywords:Finite Element Analysis, Metal, Telescope
June 29, 2004

Replacement of Elevation Structure to Upgrade Haystack 37-m Radio Telescope

By: Joseph Antebi, Frank Kan

Abstract: Haystack, MIT's 37-m radio telescope, was built in the early 1960s. At the time considered to be a high-performance antenna, Haystack produced a number of outstanding scientific results. The antenna, originally designed to operate...

Services:Materials Investigation, Structural Rehabilitation
Markets:Science & Defense
Keywords:Finite Element Analysis, Metal-Steel, Telescope
June 29, 2004

Evaluating Existing Plaza Waterproofing Systems

By: Gregory Doelp

Abstract: Reconstructing a plaza deck is often expensive because it involves removing and replacing such overburden elements as paving, plants, soils, and other landscaping features. Access to the plaza for reconstruction work can be difficult...

Services:Building Enclosure Investigation
Keywords:Below-Grade, Plaza, Water Leakage, Waterproofing
June 1, 2004

Design for Deconstruction

By: Christopher Hewitt, Michael Horman, Ph.D., Bradley Guy

Designing for deconstruction or disassembly is an important part of green design and the closed-loop building materials cycle. Material waste produced from new construction, renovation and demolition is 25%-30% of the total waste produced each...

Services:Structural Design
Keywords:LEED Projects, Preengineered/Prefabricated/Modular, Sustainability, Sustainability Analysis, Temporary Structure
May 30, 2004

Glass Facade Assessment

By: Thomas Schwartz

Abstract: Glass is the most widely used building facade material. No other material matches its optical clarity, durability, economy, and ability to control light and heat transfer. Despite these attractive properties, the inherent brittleness...

Services:Building Enclosure Investigation, Materials Investigation
Keywords:Field Testing, Glass and Glazing, Laboratory Testing and Analysis
May 30, 2004

Service Life Tests for Roofing Membranes

By: Cash, Carl G., Bailey D.M., Paroli R.M., Arthur Davies, David Niles, Delgado A.H.

Abstract: This research measured selected physical characteristics of twelve roofing membranes before and after oven heat and ultraviolet exposure. To make these data useful for comparing values, identical test methods and conditions were used...

Services:Building Enclosure Investigation, Materials Investigation
Keywords:Field Testing, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Roofing
May 30, 2004

Wear Estimation of a Wheel-on-Track System for Radio Telescopes

By: Rose, Brian D., Frank Kan, Joseph Antebi, Juneja, Gunjeet

Abstract: Many radio telescopes are supported by wheel-on-track systems composed of wheel bogies and wear plates mounted on base plates. In some installations, migration of the wear plates 
has been observed between the wear and...

Services:Materials Investigation, Structural Investigation
Markets:Science & Defense
Keywords:Finite Element Analysis, Nonlinear, Telescope
May 30, 2004

Leak-tracking techniques: how to find non-roof related leaks

By: Eric Schroter

Abstract: When is interior water damage not the result of a roof leak? Wall leaks, plumbing leaks, and condensation can be interpreted as coming from the roof. How do you find the source? Visual examinations of interior and exterior surfaces...

Services:Building Enclosure Investigation
Keywords:Field Testing, Moisture Control, Roofing, Water Leakage

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