Study of systems building development

Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1984.MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 195-198).The new demand for building and the problems generated by this demand confronting the building industry have become more complex as a result of increasing social change, evolution of industrialization and inadequacy of traditional methods to cope with new needs and problems. Accordingly, the building industry has conscientiously directed itself towards a more efficient and economical use of limited resources and available technology on the basis of science-based procedures. In this thesis, the so-called "Systems Approach" is perceived as an effective methodology to solve problems in the building industry, leading to its improved performance, if the process using the systems approach is properly developed and appropriately used. Its application requires the application and the requisites of disciplined and scientific methods, management and orderly operation of planning, design, procurement and construction, including change in many traditional procedures. This study aims at the development of an approach to systems building embracing its theoretical, conceptual and practical framework, and looking at the various facets which must be approached with caution in its development. The process is developed as an integral aspect of the systems approach based on performance requirements as a strong tool to procure a specified building system, in compliance with user requirements as a primary concern. Throughout the study, the focus is on the differences between system procedures and traditional procedures. Examples from the real systems programs are included.by Preechaya Sittipunt.M.S

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Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls

The primary objective of this study was to use the finite element method to study the cyclic response of slender, reinforced concrete shear walls. Material models which represent the cyclic response of concrete and reinforcing steel in shear walls were developed in this investigation. These material models were verified both at the element and structural levels; the results of the finite element analyses were compared with the experimental data from several experimental programs. After the material models had been satisfactorily tested, the finite element method was used to extend the scope of the investigation of the response of slender reinforced concrete shear walls with different configurations, reinforcement details, and loading histories.National Science Foundation Research Grant BCS 89-1299

Finite element analysis of reinforced concrete shear walls

The major objective of this study was to use the finite element method to study the cyclic response of slender, reinforced concrete shear walls. Material models which represent the cyclic response of concrete and reinforcing steel in shear walls were developed in this investigation. These material models were verified both at the element and structural levels; the results of the finite element analyses were compared with the experimental data from several experimental programs. After the material models had been satisfactorily tested and verified, the finite element method was used to extend the scope of the investigation of the response of slender reinforced concrete shear walls with different configurations, reinforcement details, and loading histories.U of I OnlyETDs are only available to UIUC Users without author permissio