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While these curtain wall systems are more energy-efficient than older, single-glazed versions, they are still significantly less efficient than opaque (solid) wall construction. [13] For example, nearly all curtain wall systems, thermally-broken or otherwise, have a U-value of 0.2 or higher, which is equivalent to an R-value of 5 or lower. [14]
Schuco 'Studio' cars had a starting crank, removable wheels, varied gearing and rack and pinion steering. Cars came with miniature tool kits. Probably because the Schuco name ended in "o", this started a tradition of naming vehicle lines and sets with a somewhat male, Italian-sounding "o" at the end. Thus, Studio, Piccolo, and Varianto. One ...
Curtain wall may refer to: Curtain wall (architecture) , the outer skin of a modern building Curtain wall (fortification) , the outer wall of a castle or defensive wall between two bastions
Solido was established in 1932 [2] [1] by Ferdinand de Vazeilles, who was the director of the "Fonderie de précision de Nanterre" in the western Paris suburb of Nanterre, France. [1]
A schematic of a grout curtain, see drill holes and grouted area. A grout curtain is a barrier that protects the foundation of a dam from seepage and can be made during initial construction or during repair. [1] Additionally, they can be used to strengthen foundations and contain spills.
Curtain coating is a process that creates an uninterrupted curtain of fluid that falls onto a substrate. [1] [2] The substrate is transported on a conveyor belt or calender rolls at a regulated speed through the curtain to ensure an even coat of the die. The curtain is created by using a slit or die at the base of the holding tank, allowing the ...
Because the masonry veneer is non-structural, it must be tied back to the building structure to prevent movement under wind and earthquake loads. Brick ties are used for this purpose, and may take the form of corrugated metal straps nailed or screwed to the structural framing, or as wire extensions to horizontal joint reinforcement in a fully masonry veneer or cavity wall.
American engineers studying the system in 1930 informed Le Corbusier that it would use much more energy than a conventional air system, but Harvey Bryan later concluded Le Corbusier's idea had merit if it included solar heating. [1] Another early experiment was the 1937 Alfred Loomis house by architect William Lescaze in Tuxedo Park, NY. This ...