Sentences with phrase «other timber structures»

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Mikel Zubizarreta, a member of the UPV / EHU's IT 781 - 13 group, highlights the advantages of timber in building works: «Although it is not as tough as other materials used in structures, it is a better insulator, in other words, it is more energy - efficient and less dense so the structure weighs less.

School grounds should be inspected for potential hazards such as: • Verandah poles outside doorways, in thoroughfares or in situations where students are unlikely to see them, especially while running; • Steps and changes in level which are poorly proportioned, difficult to see or lack handrails; • Fencing, gates and railings which students climb and which have structural problems, sharp protrusions, splinters or other hazards; • Trip hazards at ground level — protruding drainage pit covers, irregular paving, cracks or tree roots in thoroughfares, broken off post or other remnants of old structures; • Loose gravely surfaces on slopes and where students run; • Slippery patches which may stay damp in winter; • Rocks which students can fall onto or throw around; • Embankments which students can slip down or which have protruding sharp objects; • Blind corners in busy areas; taps and hoses which are positioned where students play or walk; window glass at low levels through which students could fall; • Holes, cracks or exposed irrigation fixtures in ovals; • Trees or shrubs with poisonous parts, sharp spikes or thorns or branches at eye level; • Splinters and deteriorating timbers in seats, retaining edges and other wooden constructions; • sSeds or other areas with hazardous chemicals or machinery to which students have access; rubbish skips which students can climb into or around, or which place students at risk when trucks enter the school; • Areas within the site used for car parking when students are present; and, • Sporting equipment such as goal posts or basketball rings which have structural or other design or maintenance problems.

The museum's two dramatic glass and timber structures were designed by the architect Renzo Piano, and have set the architectural style for the other new buildings in the area.

Like Robert Morris, on the other hand, Richard Serra made his work by experimenting with materials; for example, he threw molten lead into the corners of a room, or he cut, propped or stacked lead sheets, rough timber, etc. in order to create large, strangely balanced structures.

Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.

Among these is cross-laminated timber and other types of structural timber that have emerged as a new and real alternative to building tall structures using concrete and steel.

I've always loved the truss design on different timber frame houses and other outdoor structures I've seen it on.