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Constructing- Week 7 J

Week 7 Glossary:

ETFE: ETFE film is lightweight and can transmit up to 90% sunlight, which can reduce the electricity costs for

lighting, heating and cooling as its insulation characteristics are similar to glass. - Non-stick surface; - strength for

over 20 years, highly resistant to fire and heat; - recyclable,

TAIYO KOGYO CORPORATION, 2013, “Architecture of ETFE”, viewed 15/09/2013, <http://www.makmax.com/business/etfe.html>

Rockwool: mineral wool made by blowing a jet of steam through molten rock (as limestone or

siliceous rock) or through slag and used chiefly for heat and sound insulation

Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2013, “rock wool”, viewed 15/09/2013, <http://www.merriam-

webster.com/dictionary/rock%20wool>

Roxul, Inc, 2013, “Stone Wool Insulation - Improving Building Performance”, viewed 15/09/2013,

<http://continuingeducation.construction.com/crs.php?L=239&C=866>

Sarking: Sarking is a liquid proof but vapour permeable flexible sheet material that is fixed directly

behind timber cladding or under roofing material. Its primary function in walls is to prevent any water

that may have penetrated the cladding from lodging within the framing. It also provides a draught

proof barrier to keep wind driven rain or dust out of the wall cavity.

Timber Building Australia, 2013, “The use of sarking with external timber cladding“, viewed 15/09/2013,

<http://oak.arch.utas.edu.au/tbia/view_article.asp?articleID=203>

Skillion Roof: This is normally a single sloping roof surface, not attached to another roof surface. The term skillion can also be used

for a smaller addition to an existing roof, where keeping to the same slope (roof pitch) puts the skillion roof lower

than the ceiling height of the main structure.

Home Design Directory, 2013, “Roof Construction“, viewed 15/09/2013,

<http://www.homedesigndirectory.com.au/construction/roof-construction.php>

E589

Apartment

s @ 587-

589

Elizabeth

St

10-storey,

55 apartments

Residential building

-12m span x 40m

length

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Insulation wool- rock wool for

controlling heat and sound

- Install between studs

PVC Pipe- for

stormwater/ sewage

(drainage)

-cheaper; no

corrosion; less noisy

-but not ideal for

running hot water;

support bacteria

growth;

Copper pipe- usually

run hot/ cold water

-resist bacteria; small

outside diameter;

flexible around joints

-but it will corrode and

leak if acidic water runs

through; more

expensive

Concrete Block-

assembly:

Pre-cast

Concrete-

For covering/

concealing materials-

protection

(Insulation wool)

With aluminium foil

finishes- act as a

vapour barrier and

thermal insulation.

-Install on the warm

side of insulation->

prevent moist air

contact cold surface

and condense

In-situ Concrete floor

slab

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Plasterboard, line on

both sides of Stud

Wall

Timber- for fixing-

e.g. Toilet

cupboard

Flexible Ducting- lightweight,

inexpensive

Lining

service on

the wall FyreWrap

Elite 1.5 Duct

Insulation-

foil-

encapsulated

insulation

blanket

Diagonal brace

rods

(horizontal)

Insulation wool (inside)

Fibreglass Duct

liner: absorb noise

&insulate air duct

from heat loss or

avoid condensation

(cold air)

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Aluminium door/

window frame

Yellow Steel Stud- does

not twist

Steel: very expensive-

AUD $8000/ton

Post-tensioned concrete:

-The longer spans cut

down on the number of

columns required

-lower cost

-Is cast around steel

tendon- post-tension

cables

-Criss-cross pattern

Access panel-

concealing electrical

services and cable.

Timber Frame

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/

Vent pipe

(plastic) - It is

used to regulate

the air pressure

in the waste-

drainage system

Pinned joints

Box gutter- is

placed between

two parallel roof

structures.

-It is used for

collecting

rainwater to

downpipe.

2° Pitch roof-

Corrugated steel

roof sheet

Lintel/ Door

header

Purlin Strut

(Bridging) -

between purlin

-painted steel (hot-form) <-

prevent rust

(Sheet Metal) Air Duct

- for mechanical

ventilation; heating;

air conditioning

Round duct with spiral

seam

Rectangular duct

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Double stud- for

building Partition

Wall

Door Jamb- securing

the door and bearing

the weight of the door

Trusses- Hot Rolled steel; cannot

galvanised

Galvanised- steel

(cold- form)

(lightweight)

Service pipe-

Copper: hot &

cold water

PVC- drainage

(Washroom)

Kiln Dry-

Hardwood

(What does it

for?)

Bottom Plate/ track

Cripple Studs

Drainage Pipe

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Screw for fixing plasterboard

with the stud wall.

Stud adhesive- blue

colour for easy

identification

It is used for bonding

plasterboard and

steel stud for wall.

Sacrificial formwork

for concrete stairs.

Roof Safe Mesh-

prevent roof

sheet falling

/ Insulation

supporting

insulation in

roof

Cee Purlin

Top plate

Pinned joint

Universal beam

Top plate?

Column

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Air conditioning pipe

Timber- ???

Fire rated board

for walls and

ceilings

Using 2 layers-

90mins fire-

resistance

For sprinkler

system

For water

For gas

Steel bar is rested

and grout is

poured inside the

hole for vertical

connection

-Another

concrete slab rest

on top to fix the

slab

-Temporary

connection: pre-

cast iron

Fire rated board

with moisture

resistance

properties.

-used in wet area.

(BLUE)

Non-fire rated

board for general

wall.

Furring Channel

Main Channel

Suspended

ceiling:

Hanging Wire &

Channel Bracelet

L type wall angle

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References:

Austress Freyssinet Pty Ltd, 2013, “Post-tensioning in building structures”, viewed 16/09/2013, <

http://www.ptia.net.au/Documents/Post-tensioning%20in%20Building%20Structures.pdf>

CCl, 2013, “Post-Tensioned Concrete Slab”, viewed 16/09/2013, < http://www.cclint.com/post-tensioned-

concrete/post-tensioned-concrete-slabs>

Ching, F. 2008, Building construction illustrated / Francis D.K. Ching, Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2008; 4th

ed.

Ductworks, 2013, “Types of Air Ducts”, viewed 16/09/2013, < http://ductworks.com/air-conditioning/types-of-air-

ducts/>

Gyprock, 2013, “Steel Frame Wall Systems Installation Guide”, viewed 16/09/2013,

<http://www.gyprock.com.au/downloads/downloads/GYP544%20-

%20Steel%20Frame%20Wall%20Systems_f9e4.pdf>

Narrow Path Plumbing, 2013, “Copper Piping VS PVC”, viewed 16/09/2013,

<http://www.narrowpathplumbing.com/helpful-tips/pipes,-drains-valves/12-copper-piping-vs-pvc>

Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria, 2013, “Insulation Installation”, viewed 16/09/2013,

<http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/insulation_installation.pdf>

Coping: the covering course of a wall usually with a sloping top

(Different from Capping)

Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2013, “Coping”, viewed16/09/2013, < http://www.merriam-

webster.com/dictionary/coping>

Skirting- covering the lower part of interior walls. (protection)