Light-frame construction practices and materials have changed greatly
over the past 100 years. Contemporary research has focused on modern construction; thus, we know a great deal about the behavior of modern lightframe buildings under lateral forces. However, there are many light-frame buildings that were built prior to the introduction of...
The task of obtaining good-quality aggregate for construction is a growing problem for most Oregon coastal communities. Current shortages have forced users to import quality aggregate from areas as far as the Willamette Valley. The practice of transporting aggregate over such long distances is both costly and energy-intensive.
One feasible...