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A building is a permanent construction or structure that is built for human habitation. It may be for housing, commerce, industry, education, or other purpose. Questions pertaining to the history and construction of structures which house people at work or home are found in this category.

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What is the roofing base sheet fastening pattern for FM 1-90?

please see this JM spec sheet as it varies for the field, perimeter and corner http://www.specjm.com/files/pdf/lwc_fasten.pdf

Does hot air cool faster then cool air?

The rate of cooling is affected by the temperature difference between the warm substance (air in this case) and the substance that is gaining that heat. If they are close in temperature there will not be as fast am exchange of heat.

If the warm air and the cool air in the question are being cooled by transferring their heat to a substance at a set temperature, then the warmer air will cool faster, because it has a bigger temperature differential from the substance than does the cooler air.

What do you call a city without buildings?

electriCITY, veloCITY, simpliCITY etc etc

Where is 333 SW 1st Avenue Portland OR?

It's between Oak and Stark, in downtown just off of Naito Parkway .

What does BRC stand for in construction industry?

BRC stands for several things, including Business Resource Center. Most likely, in the construction industry, it stands for Business Response Card.

How would you find asbestos on your property?

If you don't know whether there is asbesos-containing material on your property, or where it is, the way to find it is to hire a qualified specialist to survey the property, and to collect samples of suspect materials and have them analyzed. If you are not trained in the procedure and try to collect the samples yourself, you may end up spreading asbestos around your property and contaminating it much more than it was. In addition, without adequate training you may well overlook materials that actually do contain asbestos.

What you call a house on poles?

A house on poles is commonly referred to as a "stilt house" or "elevated house." These types of houses are built on tall pillars or poles to elevate them above the ground, often to protect against flooding or to take advantage of views.

What west sussex buildings are named gog magog?

gog and magog are the names of two lodges belonging to the leconfield estate in petworth west sussex

Do all states have a capitol building?

Yes, all states do have a capitol building. Some are called State Houses but serve the same purpose.

What does PE stand for after someones name?

Professional Engineer. One of their duties is to sign off on the structural feasibility/integrity of an architect's blueprints. Architects must get a P.E's stamp of approval on any aspect of their prints that involve the structural components of a building. It is the P.E's livelihood on the line, if something happens after the fact to a component that they have given their seal of approval to. So, typically they are very thorough.

What is a multistorey structure or building?

A multistorey building (US multistory) is a building with two or more levels.

How is concrete used in building a skyscraper?

Concrete is used in building a skyscraper to help make it wind proof and able to support its own weight. The building can also be earthquake safe when rods are put through the concrete to make it stable.

How fast does the elevator go in the Willis Tower?

The Willis Tower is in Downtown Chicago and is 1,450 feet tall. The elevators can reach a top speed of just over 18 miles per hour.

What are the statues on the side of buildings called?

They are referred to as "caryatids".

caryatid

noun, plural car·y·at·ids, car·y·at·i·des  [-i-deez] Architecture .

a sculptured female figure used as a column. Compare atlas

Origin:

1555-65; < Latin Caryātides (singular Caryātis ) < Greek Karyā́tides columns shaped like women, literally, women of Karýai, Laconia

caryatid (ˌkærɪˈætɪd)

Compare telamon a column, used to support an entablature, in the form of a draped female figure

[C16: from Latin Caryātides, from Greek Karuatidespriestesses of Artemis at Karuai (Caryae), village in Laconia]

What is the 4th tallest building in the world?

The Gateway Arch in St.Louis, Missouri. It is 630 ft. tall and 630 ft. wide.

Why do the cornish tin mine chimney stacks have brick at the top half and not stone like the rest of the construction?

The top of the chimney was made from brick because this would heat up faster than stone, and if the top of the chimney is hotter than the rest of the chimney then the draught of air rising up the chimney would increase, therefore making the chimney more efficient.

How many bundles of roofing shingles to cover 260 square feet plus ridge cap?

4 bundles of shingles covers 100sq.ft. of course this is approx. shingles come in several sizes and then you must allow for waste cuts etc