Compendium of Building Concepts. Operation Breakthrough. Volume 2

摘要

For homebuilders, home designers, building researchers, product manufacturers, and industrial managers, this compendium describes nine building elements developed and utilized by the housing systems producers selected by HUD to participate in the Operation Breakthrough program, which is designed to improve the quality and availability of housing in the United States. Topics relative to electrical elements include hidden electrical raceways in concrete panels, surface mounted wiring, and plug - in electrical connectors used in modular units. Plumbing innovations include single - stack plumbing systems and prefabricated kitchen modules. Interior enclosure focuses on fire stopping around openings, sound path blockage between dwellings, and smokeproof towers pressurized during fire. Structural innovations discussed are plug - on balcony units, panel - joint details, nonstandard size plywood used in floors, and prestressed concrete grade beams. Exterior enclosure involves fire test results, multipurpose shipping roof, insulated roof membrane assembly, and berm shielding against exterior noise. Additional topics include bathroom planning for the elderly, the location of smoke detectors, and portable occupant security systems. Extensive diagrams illustrate the text, and an index is provided.