Material, Design, and Construction Guidelines for Vertical Construction in Desert and Tropical Regions.
Abstract
This report provides a simple description of the basic principles and guidelines that should be observed in selecting materials for shelters, in designing and planning shelters, and in constructing shelters in desert and tropical climates. The report identifies preferred construction materials, design methods, and construction technique for buildings to be located in these two climatic regions. The guidelines presented in the report are based on actual field experience by the Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as research of existing literature pertinent to construction in desert and tropic regions. This report supercedes an earlier report by A. Kao and J. Cook entitled 'Preliminary Design and Construction Guidelines for Vertical Construction in Desert and Tropical Theaters of Operation' (CERL Interim Report C-74) published in October, 1976. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057957
Entities
People
- Anthony M. Kao
- Kevin Krumdieck
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory