Many non-structural components in buildings such as furnishing, equipment, electrical and mechanical fixtures, architectural features (e.g., suspended ceilings), storage cabinets, shelves, and glass ...

Buildings are constantly exposed to temperature changes. Daily heating and cooling, seasonal variation, and long-term climate patterns all cause materials to expand and contract. While these ...

Building codes exist for a very simple reason; to ensure the building in question remains upright, structurally sound, and keeps its occupants protected from the elements. They exist to provide ...