Heavy loads
Journal Article
·
· Rodale's New Shelter; (United States)
OSTI ID:5774612
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), Journal Name: Rodale's New Shelter; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN RNSHD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Insulation for built-up roofing systems
Constructing earth sheltered housing with concrete
The analysis of the effects of frame response on basement shelters in tall buildings. Final report
Journal Article
·
Wed Jan 05 23:00:00 EST 1977
· Plant Eng. (Barrington, Ill.); (United States)
·
OSTI ID:7313414
Constructing earth sheltered housing with concrete
Technical Report
·
Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980
·
OSTI ID:5158284
The analysis of the effects of frame response on basement shelters in tall buildings. Final report
Technical Report
·
Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982
·
OSTI ID:6102751
Related Subjects
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
BUILDING MATERIALS
BUILDINGS
CONCRETE BLOCKS
CONCRETES
COST
DESIGN
EARTH-COVERED BUILDINGS
INSTALLATION
LOADING
MATERIALS
MATERIALS HANDLING
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
R FACTORS
REINFORCED CONCRETE
REINFORCED MATERIALS
ROOFS
THERMAL INSULATION
WEIGHT
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
BUILDING MATERIALS
BUILDINGS
CONCRETE BLOCKS
CONCRETES
COST
DESIGN
EARTH-COVERED BUILDINGS
INSTALLATION
LOADING
MATERIALS
MATERIALS HANDLING
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
R FACTORS
REINFORCED CONCRETE
REINFORCED MATERIALS
ROOFS
THERMAL INSULATION
WEIGHT