Plinth Area in Construction The plinth area isthe area that lies within the outer-to-outer dimensions of the walls of the building and is obtained by multiplying the out-to-out dimensions of the building at any floor level. Note, space covered by pillars, pilasters, and other intermediate ...
Logs are a durable and versatile material used in construction for their strength and aesthetic appeal. 4 Can logs be used for purposes other than lumber? Yes, logs can also be used for making furniture, in landscaping, and as fuel for fires. 3 How does the trunk contribute to a tree's...
columns are consideredcompression memberssubject toaxial compressive forces— they allow space to be created by carrying the load of the building. How much load that can be carried before "buckling" depends on the column's length, diameter, and construction material. The column's ...
Pediments and gables are both architectural elements found at the upper part of structures but serve different roles aesthetically and structurally. A pediment is typically seen in classical architecture, prominently featured atop columns or pilasters, forming a triangular shape that often contains scul...
West Façade. For single family homes, however, the façade is considered the curbside or front of the building. Homeowners consider the façade and everything in front of the building toadd or increase curb appeal. Modern homes that are less rectangular and moreparametricmay be 100% ...
About 1km along Wadi Turkmaniyyeh from the Basin restaurant you’ll see the facade of the Turkmaniyyeh Tomb on the left, with the entire bottom half broken away. Between the two pilasters is the longest inscription in Petra in Nabatean, a dialect of Aramaic, dedicating the tomb and the...
The construction of Taos Pueblo was probably finished by the1420s. Groups such as the Acoma and Hopi built fortified pueblos on the tops of mesas. In contrast, many of the Rio Grande pueblos such as Taos are built on the valley floor. Taos Pueblo consists of north and south blocks. These...
yard. The wall stands partially on my property and was built on top of my sprinklers. It has altered the ground drainage, resulting in flooding of my property when his lawn sprinklers are turned on. Lighting that shines in my window has been installed on a pilaster at the end of the ...
Pronounced GAY-bull, the word "gable" may be derived from the Greek wordkephalēmeaning "head."Gabel,the German word for a tined "fork," seems to be a closer and more recent match to today's definition. One can imagine the impromptu construction projects at the German dining table using...