1. 111 Dr. Nihad Almughany University of Palestine Faculty of Applied Engineering and Urban Planning Dept. of Architecture 2nd Semester 2010 -2011 Building Construction II (EAAS 3202 ) Lectures 3 DOORS

2. 22 Walls – Stone Walls – Review of Last Lecture –Arches : Type of arches Parts of the arch –Concrete block walls –Brick walls –Curtain walls –Wood walls –Metal walls –Control joints

3. 33 Doors –Doors Function: Provide means of access into building’s interior from the exterior and passage between interior spaces. Exterior walls must provide weather tight seals when closed. Must be wide enough for passing easily and for the furniture. Must provide privacy and security, possible need for light, ventilation, sound insulation and firefighting. Doors are part of the form and shape of the building.

4. 44 Doors –Doors types according to operation: Casement Swinging By- pass sliding Surface sliding Pocket sliding Overhead sliding Side- hinged folding Overhead folding Revolving

5. 55 Doors –Doors types according to Physical composition: Flush Paneled Sash Jalousie Louvered Screen Batten Composit (multilayered)

6. 66 Doors –Doors types according to Material: Wood Aluminum –Aluminum + Glass –Aluminum + PVC composition of materials Steel Glass Plastic

7. 77 Doors –Doors types according to number of leafs: One leaf Double leaf ( equal – non equal) multileafs –Doors types according to direction of opening: Right Left Inward Outward

8. 88 Doors –Doors Parts: Frame –Side jamb –Head jamb –Sill or threshold Leaf\ s Casing Hardware: –Hinges ( surface – invisible – Floor ) –Bolts –Locks –Handles –Door closers