Sentences with phrase «of wood structure»

To achieve the fire ratings required for 102 story building, additional fire protection would still be required in the form of sprinklers, and drywall, but many parts of the wood structure could remain exposed.

To understand this evolutionary achievement requires an awareness of wood structure, some of the biological processes occurring within trees and the physical properties of water.

This invites a comparison between the rawness and angularity of the wood structures held together by fasteners and the feebleness of the images unified by painterly strokes and drips of vivid washes.

Not exact matches

Unlike the 18 - storey student residence rising at the University of B.C., or the 25 - storey office tower planned for Vienna, the proposed Terrace House is not entirely wood - framed; developer PortLiving is calling it a «hybrid timber structure» — wood framed on its upper floors, but using more conventional steel and concrete construction methods lower down.

its structure) is made out of beautiful flatcut maple or rift walnut wood; that's a far cry from the dome - a-dozen plastic tables that keep popping up everywhere.

About 90 % of the 821 buildings are thought to be wood - frame structures, such as apartments with carports on the ground floor.

The exposed - wood roof structure is an expression of the building's stability.

We headed for an old playground tucked behind a few dodgy houses, the neglected kind with a wooden play structure that is too tall for insurance purposes, and bits of wood, too - full trash cans, loitering teenagers who slink away when adults show up, and those old swings on long, long chains that make sure a kid touches the sky.

All of them were caught by surprise as swiftly moving fire devoured the brittle collections of oddities and the surrounding dry wood structure.

Target applications for renewably sourced grades of Fusabond ® include applications like wood / plastic composites, starch / PE compounds and glass - fiber / PE compounds where use of a renewably sourced modifier significantly increases the renewable material percentage in the structures.

To aspiring bakers and established chefs and food geeks and fawning journalists, she represents an elusive ideal: the young breadmaker who structures her life around the rhythms of a wood - burning oven, not the demands of a high - volume production facility.

And while it's not painted in primary colours, nor made of non-toxic, organic wood (or even plastic), I know my kids would make good use of these climbing structures — or what passes for climbers amongst the wine bars and artisanal bakeries.

The medieval - style structure boasts intricately carved stairways of dark burnished wood, glowing sconces, mammoth hand - hewn oak beams and leaded - glass windows.

The chemicals partially strip the wood of substances called lignin and hemicellulose, which help give wood its structure and rigidity...

This miniscule cube was scanned to study the three - dimensional vessel structure and the micro-scale morphology of the wood.

«The more we can prolong the storage of wood products in human structures, the longer the carbon is kept out of the atmosphere.

So poor is the condition of many native woodlands that 19th - century plantations of Scots pine, with their young self - seeded offspring, are often of greater conservation value: «These self - sown pine woods tend to have a much more varied structure and condition than the genuinely native pinewoods, which generally have no structural diversity and consist of mature trees with little or no regeneration,» say MacKenzie and Callander.

In the current tests of the two - story, 22 - foot - tall structure, the researchers are studying the behavior of full - scale seismic safety systems made from advanced wood materials — including rocking walls, which can rock during a temblor and then re-center back by itself, and a mass timber floor designed to withstand strong earthquakes.

The vertical structures that «saved so many lives» during the recent disaster were made of reinforced concrete, many of which remained standing even as wood - frame structures washed away, Yeh says.

These models provide new information on the impacts of stump wood energy on the carbon sink capacity of forests, the biodiversity of forest nature and the soil structure of recovery areas.

The environmental impacts of stump wood recovery depend on the structure of the stumps and root systems harvested.

But due to the scarcity of stone in the Amazon, the people built with wood, and overtime the structures disintegrated, leaving little evidence of the culture.

That's because they underwent a process in which silica — likely emitted by a nearby volcano — saturated the tree and took on the shape of the wood's internal structure as it decayed, preserving its 3D cellular structure.

The rings also hint that Neandertals might have also been building structures above ground at the time, though any direct evidence of such structures — likely made of wood, bone, or animal skins — are likely long lost to the elements.

Contact: Diana Kenney, Marine Biological Laboratory [email protected]; 508-289-7139 WOODS HOLE, Mass. — A longstanding mystery in biology is how the millions of molecules bumping around in a cell «find» one another and organize into functional structures.

materials scientist A researcher who studies the structures and properties of the substances from which things are made, such as wood, metal, plastic and glass.

of various cavities (wood structure, segments of fruit, bee combs), gradually focusing to the modern sense of «basic structure of all living organisms» (which OED dates to 1845).

Termites are group of wood - eating insects that serve as important decomposers in nature, but some types are highly destructive pests to human - built structures, Vargo said.

Your skeleton is very much like the framework that outlines the shape of a building, and your muscles are the wood and building material arranged in a specific pattern to contribute to the soundness of the entire structure.

This affects the color of the wood but not typically the strength or structure.

Simply elaborating on the complexity of wicked fast food franchises offering naturalized Mexicans the chance to own a business and, perhaps, advance within the corporate structure while raping (again literally, with a plant super (Bobby Cannavale) putting the wood to his helpless charges) their own kind in the production - side would have instantly transformed Fast Food Nation into a thoughtful examination of the impossibility of our industrialized situation instead of an inchoate screed delivered by idiots to like - minded idiots.

Objectives covered: Identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals including pets) Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense Distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock Describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials Compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties Observe changes across the 4 seasons Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies ALSO ADDED: Individual assessments for ALL science objectives for ALL year groups are available for purchase as are individual year group, KS1, KS2 or complete Primary packs.

Selected for the density of the grain structure and its depth of color, the Tudor Oak wood is for the first time illuminated thanks to 176 LEDs placed inside the veneer for what Rolls - Royce calls a «mesmerizing pattern, reminiscent of the trailing light of a shooting star.»

Mold and mildew live off of organic material (leather, wood, paper, cloth) and over time their presence can weaken the structure of the book, stain the cover and pages, and prompt negative effects in your health, especially for folks with allergies or asthma.

Brigid, certainly there are some elements of the modern publishing structure which are useful, but there's also a lot of dead wood sandwiched in between which has to be paid for, thus higher prices to cover unnecessary middle management, etc..

That's because old - growth wood window frames are more rot - and warp - resistant, hold paint better, and is both dense (it terms of its internal structure) and scarce (as a resource).

That's because air sealing in a historic home can dramatically impact how moisture moves through a structure and this could impact the build - up of condensation as well as mold and mildew (which can lead to rot in your home's wood - frame structure, along with hurting your health).

Music, walks in the woods, structured playtime, fluffy blankets, and other amenities may relieve the owner's sense of guilt at leaving the dog in the kennel, but they generally add to the cost.

The design of the pavilions is inspired by traditional architecture throughout South East Asia: thatched roof and wooden roof structure in order to allow the breeze to pass through on balmy nights, wood flooring throughout, dark tropical woods, and naturally tinted lime plasters providing a range of smooth ocres and yellows...

● Assist park staff with the construction of erosion controlled structures, such as wood and rock retaining walls, steps / staircases, post and cable and split rail fences.

Most of the structures were made of wood or other flammable objects that have since burned down or have blown away, but the masonry foundations of all of the building still remain, giving you a sense of the fortress's scope.

On the chalet's top floor, the open - plan Great Room with vaulted wood ceilings combines classic alpine structure with lovely elements of contemporary Swiss design.

The cool wood structure and ceiling fans, along with comfortable quality mattresses make this the perfect resting place after a long day of surfing, horse - back riding, exploring, or simply hammocking in one of the Lodge's many lounging areas.

Beneath these wood structures we found frogfish, blue ringed octopus, pairs of ghost pipefish, and a flamboyant cuttle fish hunting!

Expect to pay as little as 1 % of the insured value for concrete homes going up to as much as 2.5 % of the insured value for a mixed wood / concrete structure for one year of coverage.

The Main Lodge is a spacious structure of warm, natural wood and thatch with ample verandas that wrap around our various dining - and entertainment areas.

Solid concrete structure, fine local harvested woods, elegance and simplicity will bring you and your guests to the adventurous spirit of the early pioneers of Nosara.

When you first arrive you will notice the Spanish and Tuscan style accents... villa uses many of the local woods and craftsmen in its design and structure.

All villas are fusion of Asian and the influence by Zen Buddhism with minimalist Japanese - style, abundance of water, warm Balinese woods and serene structures as well as the stands of mature bamboo.

Striking wood and steel structures are featured in the dramatic open lobby while a replica wall of the ancient city of Chiang Mai is found just beyond.