论智能化建筑

详细地阐述了智能化建筑的概念及其产生和发展、智能住宅的产生和发展，针对我国智能建筑发展存在的问题提出了建议，同时对未来的智能化建筑进行了展望，从而促进我国智能化建筑的发展。     

Effect of electricity tariff on the optimum insulation-thickness in building walls as determined by a dynamic heat-transfer model

Thermal insulation is one of the most effective energy-conservation measures in buildings. Despite the widespread use of insulation materials in recent years, little is known regarding their optimum thickness under dynamic thermal conditions. Insulated concrete blocks are among the units most commonly used in the construction of building walls in Saudi Arabia. Typically, the insulation layer thickness is fixed at a value in the range 2.5–7.5 cm, regardless of the climatic conditions, type and cost of insulation material, and other economic parameters. In the present study, a numerical model based on a finite-volume, time-dependent implicit procedure, which has been previously validated, is used to compute the yearly cooling and heating transmission loads under steady periodic conditions through a typical building wall, for different insulation thicknesses. The transmission loads, calculated by using the climatic conditions of Riyadh for a west-facing wall, are fed into an economic model in order to determine the optimum thickness of insulation (L_opt). The latter corresponds to the minimum total cost, which includes the cost of insulation material and its installation plus the present value of energy consumption cost over the lifetime of the building. The optimum insulation thickness depends on the electricity tariff as well as the cost of insulation material, lifetime of the building, inflation and discount rates, and coefficient of performance of the air-conditioning equipment. In the present study, the effect of electricity tariff on the computed optimum insulation thickness is investigated. Different average electricity tariffs are considered; namely, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 SR/kWh (designated as Cases 1–5, respectively; 1 US$ = 3.75 Saudi Riyals). Results using moulded polystyrene as an insulating material show that the values of L_opt are: 4.8, 7.2, 10.9, 13.7 and 16.0 cm for Cases 1–5. Under the conditions of optimal insulation thickness for each electricity tariff, Case 1 gives the lowest total cost of 17.4 SR/m², while Case 5 gives the highest total cost of 53.1 SR/m². Corresponding thermal performance characteristics in terms of yearly total and peak transmission loads, R-value, time lag and decrement factor are presented.     

高层建筑结构设计的分析判断与优化

对高层建筑设计而言,设计前期的初步结构方案需通过结构软件的计算分析,判断该方案是否正确与合理,从而对其进行有针对性的修改和优化。文章结合具体实例,介绍了分析判断计算结果的主要几项内容及可采取的相应优化措施,从而可以提高设计的准确性和工作效率。     

Rotational Restraint of Pile Caps during Lateral Loading

A pure fixed-head (zero-rotation) condition at the top of a group of laterally loaded piles is seldom achievable in the field, even when piles are installed in a group that is “rigidly” constrained by a stiff concrete pile cap. Assuming complete fixity during design (zero rotation at the pile head) can result in underestimated values of pile-head deflection, and incorrect estimates of the magnitude and the location of maximum bending moments. A simple and practical approach is presented for estimating the moment restraint that is provided by the pile cap at the top of a pile group. The moment restraint, represented by the rotational restraint coefficient (KMθ), serves as a boundary condition for analyzing groups of laterally loaded piles. Full-scale field tests performed on two pile groups with concrete pile caps show that the proposed method for estimating rotational restraint provides results that are in good agreement with measured field performance.     

与环境友好的绿色建筑材料

实施绿色建筑的主要途径之一是开发和使用绿色建筑材料，使得建筑与人和环境的关系和谐融洽。本文介绍了建筑材料对环境和人类健康的不利影响，并对绿色建筑材料的设计和开发作了探讨。     

利用微机设计保护煤柱

根据保护煤柱设计原理 ,利用微机采用垂线法留设保护煤柱的数学模型、程序流程以及得到的算例结果。利用该方法 ,只要将有关资料输入计算机 ,就能快速准确地自动计算出煤柱角点坐标、煤柱面积和压煤量。     

多层砖砌体房屋震害分析及抗震措施

介绍了我国砖砌体房屋历年来遭受震害的程度以及砖砌体的抗震性能，针对一些震害现象，分别从建筑布置和抗震措施加强对砖砌体的抗震性能进行论述。     

节能建筑中人体传热模型和计算公式

讨论人体新陈代谢发热率及其影响因素;论述节能建筑中舒适的环境温度、空气相对湿度、空气流速以及新鲜空气供给量的最佳值范围;同时考虑皮肤和肺部的显热散热和蒸发潜热散热,建立了传热模型,得出了计算公式。     

基于GPS的高层建筑环境激励动态特性研究及应用

本文结合重庆大学主教学楼工程实例,对GPS技术在环境激励下的动态特性进行监控的情况进行了分析和论述。研究结果表明,在高层建筑施工中,应用GPS技术进行建筑物环境激励动态特性监控是一种行之有效的方法。     

Ornament and function

The architects and builders in the past lacked our knowledge concerning fluid dynamics, but they exhibited a deep rooted ability to observe and reflect - thus, different cultures have developed by trial and error. The authors have produced a stimulating analysis which couples the science of fluid dynamics and a sensitive understanding of past cultures. The paper is recommended reading.