Advanced Materials Research Vols. 368-373

Abstract: The implication of geomancy is illustrated and the influence of architecture site-choosing, exposure, pattern, and architecture surrounding in the geomancy theory on modern architecture design is analyzed in this paper. Modern architecture is the inheritance and creation on the ancient geomancy.

Abstract: Private automobiles are popularizing among average families. At the same time, the problem of impropriate parking is also emerging which influences the quality of living environment in residential areas. Therefore, it is a priority to address the parking problems of private automobiles and create a harmonious living environment between human and automobiles in residential areas.

Abstract: The 8-magnitude earthquake stuck the Wenchuan region of Sichuan Province on May 12, 2008. It resulted in heavy collapses and damage of buildings, then caused a great deal of injuries and loses in life and wealth. In the post-disaster reconstruction, several new structure systems with good seismic-resistant performance, especially modern timber structure, were adopted and promoted by local government. Its features of light weight, rapid construction, high strength and energy saving, can be shown in a serial of experiment reconstruction such as school building, nursing home for elderly, rural housing and so on. The application of modern timber architecture in Wenchuan region shows some new trends in China: Sharp increase in amount and scale, complete variety of modern wooden structure in use, covering urban architecture and rural buildings, cost control in construction and low-cost wooden housing, training in local builders and improvement of local wood industry, lastly, and flourishing subsequent study on wooden architecture and structure. It can be taken as the important milestone in development of modern timber architecture in China.

Abstract: Through analyzing the development of Lingnan Architecture School, the present paper discusses the main points of its innovation in architectural theory in terms of culture, science, technology and other areas, and highlights characteristics of its three phases: enlightenment and spread of functional realism, inheritance and innovation of regional realism, and rational thinking of cultural realism.

Abstract: The traditional highway development even pays more attention to the technique index of the highway,emphasizing the service ability and the service quantities and to for national economy.Usually emphasized" technique" factor for the highway but neglected the people’s request of environmental protection, cultural,region,art and other comprehensive factor. The highway architecture is to study the highway buildings structure, function ,environments and pepoles activity etc,certainly also includes two aspects of technique and art.

Abstract: In this paper, the microstructure and properties construction steel bars under various quenching and tempering temperature are investigated. Tensile tests show that the maximum tensile strength is1489MPa, elongation 11%, quenching temperature and tempering temperature have effects on the strength and plasticity of the samples, but the latter effect is more pronounced than the former. Steel bars have superior delayed fracture resistance between 390 ~420°C. The microstructure of steel bar is mainly composed of fine tempered sorbite (troostite) with carbide distributed along the lath martensite boundaries. Thus, we draw the conclusion thermal refining is an effective way to improve mechanical properties and delayed fracture resistance of high strength construction steel bars.

Abstract: It is of great practical significance to develop integrated processes with high efficiency, adaptability and stability to treat the dyeing wastewater with the feature of high organic matter, high-color and large ranges in water quality and quantity. In this paper, a novel catalyst MnOx+FexOy/AC was prepared by the impregnation method. The catalyst was used in the heterogeneous catalytic ozonation process to treat the dyeing wastewater. The results showed that the optimal Fe:Mn ratio of catalyst is 1:2. Under the optimized conditions of pH 5, ozone aeration rate 0.2L/min, catalyst dosage 20g and the reaction time 60min, the removal rate of COD, NH3-N, TP, Chromaticity were 81.7%, 90.2%, 93.4%, 99.1%, respectively. The heterogeneous catalytic ozonation is a promising process for the treatment of dyeing wastewater.

Abstract: Construction project life-cycle management should be based on the visualization of a virtual building, through the establishment of a Building Information Model in the phase of architectural design as a life-cycle information carrier to realize complete information integration. This enables all phases and territories of the whole building life-cycle to achieve in-time information-sharing so as to overcome traditional territory management pattern. This also improves the running mode and information management during the phases of design, costing, construction and operation.

Abstract: This document first introduces the world of green building evaluation system developments ,a set of conditions suites to China’s green building evaluation system is proposed by size, function ,hierarchy , structure ,part of the five areas of comparison.

Abstract: The traditional residential houses in west Hunan, China were built on principle of be in harmony with the nature, with minimal alteration to the environment and with layouts that highlights natural environment. They are made of local building materials - renewable natural resources - with natural texture and simple processing procedure that takes the lowest transportation and processing cost. The structure system of the house is pre-cast timber frame construction highly developed during Chinese architectural history. It’s safe, steady, economic, and makes use of timber resource high efficiently. These original and “low-tech” – compared with the modern “high-tech” concept – but most operational ways are the advantages of the traditional buildings that modern buildings should learn from with regard to the environment and sustainable development.