Architectural Detailing - Edward Allen

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Résumé :

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Part I - Detail Patterns 1

Section 1 Function 3

Chapter 1 Controlling Water 5

Wash 7

Overlap 12

Overhang and Drip 15

Drain and Weep 19

Unobstructed Drainage 21

Ventilated Cold Roof 22

Foundation Drainage 24

Moisture Break 25

Capillary Break 26

Labyrinth 28

Rainscreen Assembly and Pressure Equalization 29

Upstand 34

Sealant Joints and Gaskets 36

Chapter 2 Controlling Air 45

Air Barrier System 47

Weatherstripped Crack 49

Chapter 3 Controlling Heat Flow 51

Thermal Insulation 52

Thermal Break 54

Multiple Glazing 59

White and Bright Surfaces 60

Reflective Glazing 61

Reflective Surface and Airspace 62

Outside-Insulated Thermal Mass 64

Chapter 4 Controlling Water Vapor 67

Warm Interior Surfaces 68

Warm-Side Vapor Retarder 70

Vapor Ventilation 75

Condensate Drainage 78

Chapter 5 Controlling Sound 79

Airtight, Heavy, Limp Partition 80

Cushioned Floor 83

Quiet Attachments 85

Sound-Absorbing Surfaces 86

Chapter 6 Accommodating Movement 89

Seasoning and Curing 91

Vertical-Grain Lumber 94

Equalizing Cross Grain 96

Relieved Back 98

Foundation below Frost Line 99

Structure/Enclosure Joint 100

Abutment Joint 102

Expansion Joint 103

Control Joint 106

Sliding Joint 109

Building Separation Joint 111

Chapter 7 Providing Structural Support 113

Small Structures 114

Connecting Dissimilar Materials 116

Distributing Loads 118

Chapter 8 Providing Passages for Building Services 121

Vertical Chase 122

Horizontal Plenum 125

Chapter 9 Health and Safety 129

Safe Footing 130

Fall Protection 132

Safe Edges 134

Safe Glazing 135

Nontoxic Materials 136

Fire-Safe Materials 137

Fire-Resistant Assemblies 138

Barrier-Free Design 140

Universal Design 141

Chapter 10 Providing for the Aging of the Building 145

Life Cycle 146

Expected Life 148

Surfaces That Age Gracefully 150

Repairable Surfaces 152

Cleanable Surfaces 153

Maintenance Access 154

Dry Wood 156

Protected and Similar Metals 158

Less Absorbent Materials 161

Robust Assemblies 163

Building Armor 164

Extreme Event Protection 166

Section 2 Constructability 169

Chapter 11 Ease of Assembly 171

Uncut Units 172

Minimum Number of Parts 174

Parts That Are Easy to Handle 176

Repetitious Assembly 179

Simulated Assemblies 181

Observable Assemblies 183

Accessible Connections 184

Detailing for Disassembly 186

Installation Clearance 188

Nonconflicting Systems 189

Chapter 12 Forgiving Details 191

Dimensional Tolerance 192

Sliding Fit 197

Adjustable Fit 201

Reveal 204

Butt Joint 206

Clean Edge 209

Progressive Finish 211

Forgiving Surface 213

Chapter 13 Efficient Use of Construction Resources 215

Factory and Site 216

Repetitious Fabrication 218

Rehearsing the Construction Sequence 220

Off-the-Shelf Parts 223

Local Skills and Resources 224

Aligning Forms with Forces 226

Refining the Detail 229

All-Weather Construction 230

Pride of Craftsmanship 232

Accepted Standards 233

Section 3 Aesthetics 235