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2. Architectural features
2.1 Morphology
The morphology of a structure is determined by several parameters:
its geometry, a function, of course, of the shape and elevation of the construction: volumes are generated by straight, broken or curved lines, which move by translation or rotation on generators that are themselves straight, broken or curved. The result is an infinite number of possibilities, limited only by human creativity;
its material: this has a clear influence on the aesthetics of a building. Depending on its specific qualities (mechanical, fire resistance, durability...), it plays a part in the reasoning that leads to the elaboration of the shape. It enhances the structure through its color and appearance characteristics;...
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Legislation
Decree of September 10, 1970, on fire protection.
Article R. 111-11 of the French Construction and Housing Code.
Regulations
DTU P 21-701 of June 1984 – Rules CB 71 – Calculation and design rules for timber structures.
DTU P 06-002 of April 2000 – Rules NV 65 – Rules defining the effects of snow and wind on buildings and annexes.
XP ENV 1995-1-1 of August 1995 – Eurocode 5: design of timber structures – Part 1-1: general rules and rules for buildings.
XP ENV 1995-1-1 of February...
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NF DTU 24.1 de février 2006 – DTU 24.1 – Travaux de bâtiment – Travaux de fumisterie – Systèmes d'évacuation des produits de combustion desservant un ou des appareils – Partie 1 : cahier des clauses techniques – Règles générales – Partie 2 : cahier des clauses techniques – Règles spécifiques d'installation des systèmes d'évacuation des produits de combustion desservant un ou des appareils raccordés dits de type B utilisant...
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