Robert S. Whitaker

Thesis Research

Research tools utilized within Parkview at Bloomfield Station.

Useful Information that I created for Thesis

RAM Procedure
Equation Sheets
Vibration Spreadsheet(email me for actual spreadsheet)
3d Autocad and VIZ commands
Concrete Details for Seismic Conditions
Building Irregularities Sheet

 

Bibliography ~ Existing Building Description

American Institute of Steel Construction “Manual of Steel Construction ~ Allowable Stress Design 2nd Edition” copyright 1997

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-02 “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures” copyright 2003

International Building Code (IBC 2000)

 

Bibliography ~ Structural Depth Analysis

American Institute of Steel Construction “Manual of Steel Construction ~ Load and Resistance Factor Design 3rd Edition” copyright 2001

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-05 “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures” copyright 2006

International Building Code (IBC 2003)

 

Bibliography ~ RAM Model

RAM Structural System Program, Version 10

 

Bibliography ~ Vibrations

American Institute of Steel Construction Steel Design Guide 11 “Floor Vibrations due to Human Activity” copyright 2003 ex 4.6 & 6.2

New Columbia Joist Company “Steel Joists and Joist Girders” Nicholas J. Bouras, Inc. copyright 2002

Vulcraft “Steel Roof and Floor Deck” Nucor Corporation 1998

 

Bibliography ~ Cost Advantages

RS Means Assembly Cost Data 31st ED 2006

 

Bibliography ~ EIFS Recomendations

#1 Zwayer, G. L., “EIFS: When It Works, When It Does Not” Pg. 21-25 of Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS): Materials, Properties, and Performance, ASTM STP 1269, Peter E. Nelson and Richard E. Kroll, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, 1996.

#2 Remmele, T. E., “EIFS Resistance to Water Penetration and Evaluation in Accordance with EMIA Method 101.02” Pg. 177-185 of Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS): Materials, Properties, and Performance, ASTM STP 1269, Peter E. Nelson and Richard E. Kroll, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, 1996.

#3 Tamburrini,V., “History and Development of EIFS –from the Original Concept to Present Day Activities” Pg. 3-12 of Development, Use, and Performance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), ASTM STP 1187, Mark F. Williams and Richard G. Lampo, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1995.

#4 Piper, R.S. and Raab, S., “Factors Affecting the Performance of EIFS Cladding” Pg. 149-161 of Development, Use, and Performance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), ASTM STP 1187, Mark F. Williams and Richard G. Lampo, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1995.

#5 Williams, M. F. and Williams, B. L., “EIFS Resistance to Moisture: Face-sealed Barrier Performance” Pg. 175-191 of Development, Use, and Performance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), ASTM STP 1187, Mark F. Williams and Richard G. Lampo, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1995.

#6 http://www.EMIA.com/ © 2002 EIFS Industry Members Association

#7 http://homebuying.about.com/cs/syntheticstucco/a/eifs_facts.htm

#8 http://www.askthebuilder.com/242_The_Barrier_EIFS_Nightmare_-_It_is_Real_.shtml

 

Pictures ~ EIFS

#1 http://www.civil.uwaterloo.ca/BEG/Drawings/Enclosure_Drawings.htm
#2 http://www.rtbullard.com/stucco/progress/progress34a.htm (6 year old EIFS clad house)