Solar versus seismic design

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6552917

Reitherman, R K

There are several recurring seismic problems induced by passive solar design trends. The structural significance of the amount and distribution of mass, asymmetry, fluid-filled container dynamics, setbacks, atria, and buried buildings is briefly explained. It is intended to assist the solar designer in developing a better conceptual understanding of these issues from a practical viewpoint, especially during the preliminary design phase.

• Research Organization: Center for Planning and Research, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
• OSTI ID: 6552917
• Report Number(s): CONF-801016-(Vol.2)
• Journal Information: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States), Vol. 5.2; Conference: 5. national passive solar conference, Amherst, MA, USA, 19 Oct 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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