Building Technology Program: Recent submissions
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Modernizing the passing joint : a standardized building system to facilitate contemporary bamboo housing construction in regions of economic constraint
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)The thesis was inspired by the excellent mechanical properties of bamboo and its positive environmental effects. Despite its abundance and great qualities, the material has not been incorporated into the history of standard ... -
Collapse analysis of unreinforced masonry domes and curving walls
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)The safety and assessment of historic masonry structures continues to be a challenge for most analysts, especially for more complex buildings. Historic masonry structures have great cultural and economic value, but engineers ... -
Desiccant dehumidification analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)Desiccant dehumidification has been given increasing interest in the air conditioning industry. Compared with conventional vapor compression air conditioning systems, desiccant dehumidification saves energy by separating ...
