Heavy loads

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Rodale's New Shelter; (United States)

OSTI ID:5774612

Metz, D

The extreme pressures on the roof and walls of an earth-sheltered residential home are discussed and the need for careful planning is stressed. Pertinent terms are defined. Footings and wall structure (reinforced concrete walls and concrete block walls) are described. Roofing systems are discussed in detail and illustrated: (1) poured-in-place concrete roof slabs; (2) pre-cast concrete planks; and (3) heavy timber roofs. Insulation of earth-sheltered homes is reviewed in terms of using: (1) urethanes; (2) extruded polystyrene; and (3) expanded polystyrene. Advantages, disadvantages, R-factors, costs, and installation are discussed. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 5774612
• Journal Information: Rodale's New Shelter; (United States), Vol. 3:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
EARTH-COVERED BUILDINGS
DESIGN
LOADING
THERMAL INSULATION
CONCRETE BLOCKS
COST
INSTALLATION
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
R FACTORS
REINFORCED CONCRETE
ROOFS
WEIGHT
BUILDING MATERIALS
BUILDINGS
CONCRETES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS HANDLING
REINFORCED MATERIALS
320101* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Residential Buildings- (-1987)