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Research on Construction Topics

Wall Panel Systems


Flat Type: Panels with smooth surfaces used for facades and partitions. These panels are
customizable with different finishes, allowing for easy installation and maintenance.

Source: Source: 'Precast Concrete Panels,' PCI Design Handbook, Precast/Prestressed


Concrete Institute.

Ribbed Type: Ribbed wall panels have reinforced ribs that enhance structural integrity,
often used in commercial and industrial buildings.

Source: Source: Sidney Freedman, 'Architectural Precast Concrete,' Concrete Construction


Press, 2016.

Window Type and Wall Type: These panels integrate window openings or function purely
as wall segments for structural purposes.

Source: Source: 'Facade Engineering,' by Ian Ritchie, Taylor & Francis.

Tilt-Up Wall Panel System: A method where concrete panels are cast on-site and then tilted
into position. Cost-effective and reduces construction time.

Source: Source: ACI Committee 551, 'Guide to Tilt-Up Concrete Construction,' American
Concrete Institute.

Pre-Stressed Concrete
Pre-Stressed Concrete: A method that applies compressive stress to concrete before loading
it, enhancing its strength.

Source: Source: Nilson, Arthur H., 'Design of Prestressed Concrete,' Wiley, 2020.

Pre-Tensioning
Pre-Tensioning: Steel cables are stretched before concrete is poured, allowing the concrete
to bond with the applied tension.
Source: Source: T.Y. Lin, 'Prestressed Concrete Structures,' Wiley & Sons.

Post-Tensioning
Post-Tensioning: Steel tendons are tensioned after concrete sets, providing more control
over the stresses in the structure.

Source: Source: Edward G. Nawy, 'Prestressed Concrete: A Fundamental Approach,' Prentice


Hall.

Composite Construction Method


Composite Construction Method: Combines materials like steel and concrete to improve
load-bearing efficiency and durability in structures.

Source: Source: M.R. Islam et al., 'Composite Structures: Advances and Applications,'
Elsevier.

Cable/Tensile Structures
Cable/Tensile Structures: Structures relying on cables under tension, often used in roofs,
bridges, and exhibition structures for lightweight and strong design.

Source: Source: Frei Otto, 'Tensile Structures,' MIT Press.

Membrane Structures
Membrane Structures: Flexible, lightweight fabric materials supported by tensioned cables
or air pressure, typically used in large-span enclosures.

Source: Source: Lars Schäfer, 'Textile Roof Structures,' Springer.

Shell Structures
Shell Structures: Thin, curved surfaces that efficiently distribute forces. Commonly made of
reinforced concrete and used in domes and auditorium roofs.

Source: Source: Felix Candela, 'Structural Art: The Shell Structures,' MIT Press.
Pre-Engineered Buildings
Pre-Engineered Buildings: Factory-fabricated components that are assembled on-site for
quick construction, often used for warehouses and industrial buildings.

Source: Source: MBS Software Guide, 'Introduction to Pre-Engineered Buildings,' PEB


Solutions.

Geodesic Structures
Geodesic Structures: Made from interlocking triangles creating strong, spherical forms.
Known for material efficiency and structural integrity.

Source: Source: Buckminster Fuller, 'Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth,' Southern
Illinois University Press.

Working Drawings
Working Drawings: Detailed drawings that guide the construction process, including
specifications, dimensions, and materials.

Source: Source: Francis D.K. Ching, 'Building Construction Illustrated,' Wiley.

Detailed Working Drawings


Detailed Working Drawings: Expanded versions of working drawings, providing
comprehensive details on construction phases and materials.

Source: Source: Edward Allen, 'The Architect's Studio Companion,' Wiley.

Detailed Drawing Documents


Detailed Drawing Documents: Include working drawings, specifications, and construction
schedules, providing a comprehensive guide for contractors.

Source: Source: Harold B. Olin, 'Construction Principles, Materials, and Methods,' Wiley.

Smart Building
Smart Building: Buildings integrating IoT devices and automation systems for optimizing
energy use, security, and comfort.
Source: Source: Schneider Electric, 'The Smart Building Revolution,' Wiley.

Green Architecture
Green Architecture: Focuses on sustainability, energy efficiency, and using renewable
resources to reduce environmental impact.

Source: Source: Ken Yeang, 'Ecodesign: A Manual for Ecological Design,' Wiley.

Philippine Green Building Code


Philippine Green Building Code: A set of regulations in the Philippines to promote energy-
efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings.

Source: Source: 'Philippine Green Building Code Handbook,' DPWH Publication.

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