Construction studies
Research projects
Evaluation of sustainable materials for rain screen claddings on straw bale houses
Author: Barbara Joubert
Year: 2001
Course: BBSC_442
Abstract:
This paper presents a case for rainscreen cladding as an alternative means of weather protection for straw bale houses as a means of reducing both energy for heating requirements and embodied energy for straw bale builidings.
BBSC442_2001_Barbara Joubert_Evaluation Sustainable Materials Rain Screens Straw Bale Housespdf4.1MB.
The seismic failure of glass in domestic construction
Author: Delwyn Lloydd
Year: 2001
Course: BBSC_442
Abstract:
A large percentage of the damage done to building in an earthquake is to non-structural items. Until recently, building regulations in many countries aimed to preserve the structural integrity of buildings, and accepted damage to non-structure. Now, with rising replacement costs more emphasis is being places on providing regulations for the seismic resistance of non-structure.
BBSC442_2001_Delwyn Lloydd_Seismic Failure Glass in Domestic Constructionpdf9.9MB.
A review of building configuration requirements in international seismic regulations
Author: Delwyn Lloydd
Year: 2001
Course: BBSC_442
Abstract:
The aim of this report is to review international seismic building regulations to show what areas of building configuration code requirements are well covered, inadequateley covered, and what countries are leaders in providing safe building configuration regulations.
BBSC442_2001_Delwyn Lloydd_Review Configuration Requirements International Seismic Regulationspdf6.2MB .
Retrofitting house foundations to resist earthquakes
Author: Stephanie Liddicoat & Geoff Thomas
Year: 2011
Research and publication by the Centre for Building Performance Research, Victoria University of Wellington.
Abstract:
If a major earthquake were to occur in New Zealand many thousands of houses would be severely damaged. Post earthquake, these houses would no longer provide a safe environment for their occupants and would in turn become a liability in terms of costly repair.To minimise damage and post earthquake paralysis, retrofitting of building subfloor and foundations is of paramount consideration. This is the focus of this report; divided into six sections of common foundation types occurring in New Zealand the report outlines retrofit details to increase earthquake performance and decrease the damage and need for repair post earthquake.
Retrofitting House Foundations to Resist Earthquakespdf36.5MB.
Stucco an investigation of building material failures
Author: Neville Guy
Year: 2001
Course: BBSC_442
Abstract:
The last three decades has seen an increase in the use of innovative construction systems in the New Zealand building industry including an increased use of stucco as a cladding system. The number of stucco related weathertightness failures has also increased.
BBSC442_2001_Neville Guy_Stucco An Investigation of Building Material Failurespdf7.6MB.