A series of span tables were embedded in the library for The Forge to provide quantities for concrete and reinforcement, based on slab performance requirements including: fire separation, acoustic separation, loading and vibration performance and spans/grids.
We use standardisation like the hidden skeletal bones of a building, but the outer manifestation can be as individual and unique as we are as human beings.. A Helpful Tool for the Wider Design & Construction Industry.When PRiSM launched, we deliberately described it as a broad but shallow tool.
It didn’t develop the design for you, but it had lots of applications.Architects can use PRiSM to learn more about PMH techniques, including their rules, opportunities and constraints.Local authorities, housing associations and developers can use the app to drive standardisation across their estates, using a pattern book of apartments to deliver projects more efficiently, and achieving benefits like standardised maintenance regimes.
Manufacturers benefit from learning more about the types of buildings architects working with MMC techniques can design.Contractors can use the app to validate designs and rebuild an architect’s work very quickly.
PRiSM can also be used to model schemes for a tender, investigating how much module variation exists within a volumetric modular scheme, for example.. PRiSM 2.0: The Addition of Geospatial Data Layers.
In 2020, Bryden Wood launched PRiSM 2.0, providing more granular control to the user.The podcast highlights the critical and growing need for energy sources that are not only clean but also dispatchable – meaning they can be turned on or off, or ramped up and down, to meet real-time demand, a key challenge for grid stability in the energy transition.. 2.
Innovations in Advanced Nuclear Technology:.The episode unpacks the significant advancements within the advanced nuclear sector, particularly focusing on innovations like enhanced passive safety features and the development of modular reactor designs that offer greater flexibility and scalability for future energy grids.. 3.
The Broader Role of Nuclear in Decarbonisation:.The discussion positions advanced nuclear energy as an essential, large-scale contributor to global decarbonisation efforts, crucial for moving away from fossil fuels and achieving net-zero targets alongside other renewable energy sources.. 4.
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