The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the percentages of students passing the Standards of Learning (SOL) examinations and current building condition of the high schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The first research question examined the relationship between the percentages of students passing the SOL examinations in school buildings that are assessed as substandard and standard. The second research question examined the difference between the percentages of students passing the SOL examinations in school buildings that are assessed structurally as substandard or standard. The third research question examined the difference in the percentages of students passing the SOL examinations in school buildings that are assessed as cosmetically substandard and standard. This study consisted of three major data components. The first component was the percentages of students passing the SOL examinations in the high schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The second component was the responses of principals to the Commonwealth Assessment of Physical Environment (CAPE) assessment. This instrument required an assessment of the condition of the school building. The final data was the percentage of students participating in the free and reduced lunch program which served as a measure of control for the socioeconomic status of each student body. The CAPE responses were used to compile descriptive statistics, pair-wise comparisons, and correlations. Schools were given a rating and placed into either standard or substandard condition based on the principals' responses on the CAPE. Once the two categories were identified, the percentages of students passing specific subtests of the SOL examinations were compared in standard and substandard condition to determine the relationship. The findings in this study indicate there is a significant relationship between building conditions and the percentages of students passing the English writing and reading SOL examinations. This study supports previous research studies that found that building condition does have a relationship with student achievement. As the need for high quality educational experiences increases, school boards should examine the available research relating to the condition of the educational facility and its impact on student achievement. / Ed. D.

This study explored the relationship between school building conditions and the academic achievement of twelfth students in selected public high schools in Kuwait. The population of the study was 56 high schools (28 boys' schools and 28 girls' schools) that offered a Sciences and Arts majors. The major research questions in this study were: (a) is there a relationship between overall, cosmetic, and structural conditions and student achievement; (b) does the relationship between building condition and student achievement differ between boys' and the girls' schools; and (c) what aspects of physical building components are related to student achievement. The high school principals were given the revised Commonwealth Assessment of Physical Environment (CAPE) to assess building conditions. Student achievement was measured by final examination scores collected from the Information Center at the Ministry of Education. Pearson r, was used to determine if there is a relationship between building conditions and student achievement. This analysis revealed that a positive significant relationship exists between student achievement scores and building conditions in the boys' schools. The results of two-way ANOVA and the t-test, used sequentially to compare academic achievement in the top and bottom quartiles, found that building conditions affect significantly the achievement of students in the Sciences major. The t-test highlighted significant differences in subjects in the Sciences major among only the boys' schools. Multiple regression, used to explain the variance in student achievement, indicated that building conditions explain at least 77% of the variance of Sciences majors' achievement, but did not account for any Arts majors' achievement. Because the SES index was neither available nor introduced into a formula, this resulted in a heavier weighting given to the remaining variables. The building conditions of the girls' schools did not explain student achievement in either the Sciences or the Arts majors. Step-wise multiple regression, used to determine which physical aspects of a building's condition best predict student achievement, indicated that graffiti and roof leaks are the main predictors of achievement. Six conclusions were drawn from this study: (a) a significant positive relationship was found between the overall, structural, and cosmetic building condition and student achievement in the Sciences major when all 56 school buildings were analyzed; (b) a significant positive relationship was found between the overall and structural building condition and student achievement in the Arts major when all 56 school buildings were analyzed; (c) a significant relationship was found between building conditions and academic achievement in boy's schools in the Sciences major; (d) building conditions had a lesser impact on academic achievement in the boys' schools in the Arts major; (e) in the girls' schools, building conditions did not affect academic achievement in either the Sciences major or Arts major; and (f) graffiti and roof leaks were the main predictors of physical aspects of a building's condition that accounted for student achievement. This study then underscores the need for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education to establish policy supporting a program of improved facilities for all new schools. More research is needed to extend the breath of findings regarding the relationship between building conditions and student academic achievement. This study should be replicated in other non-U.S. countries. / Ph. D.

This meta-analytic synthesis of research studies is assembled upon the findings of research conducted within the last 40 years. With the understanding that students spend a considerable amount of time within school buildings, one can hypothesize that the condition of the school building influences student academic achievement. A community of researchers have worked to give credibility to this assumption by providing concrete data in support of this belief, however, some researchers have provided contrary results, thus stalling the progress towards a definitive statement. This study analyzed and compared 81 studies against a criteria for inclusion. Out of the 81 studies analyzed, 30 studies met the criteria and were included in this meta-analytic synthesis in order to answer two research questions. The two research questions investigated in this study are: 1) What are the characteristics of studies that investigated the relationship between school building condition and student achievement? 2) What does research inform educators about the relationship between the school building condition and student academic achievement? The studies included in this meta-analytic syntheses are unique in the methods they used to assess school buildings, how they chose to measure student academic achievement, to what level of education was the focus, how large or how small was the student/school population, what statistical measures were used, and what confounding variables were controlled. These specific characteristics were then separated into categories where the findings were reported quantitatively using percentages to draw conclusions. This study found patterns and trends that are noteworthy to future researchers and educational stakeholders. To a major degree, the assessment instrument used to measure school facilities and the people responsible for completing the assessments are important factors concerning the outcomes of studies. Additionally, the same can be said concerning the size of the student/school population used among studies. The purpose of this meta-analytic synthesis was to synthesize existing research in order to make a definitive statement on behalf of the research community. Following the completion of this analytic synthesis of studies and data gathering process, this study ultimately found that school facility condition positively influences student academic achievement. / EDD / This dissertation is a collection of findings from 30 studies which were conducted on the topic of school facility condition and student academic achievement. In all, 81 studies were located and were compared against a specific criteria. The 30 studies that met the criteria were: written in English, appeared in published or unpublished form after December 31, 1977, focused on public schools in the United States, and used an assessment instrument or survey to measure the overall condition of school facilities. The study was driven by two research questions. The first question asked about similarities and differences among the 30 studies that met the criteria. The characteristics which were investigated involved methodologies of studies, the school facility assessment instruments or surveys used, who administered the assessment instruments or surveys used, sizes of study populations, and the confounding variables used by researchers. The second question focused on the relationship between the condition of school facilities and student academic achievement and presents that information to educators. Findings extracted from all 30 studies were displayed in chart form along with percentages. The patterns and trends reported provides helpful information concerning the relationship between the condition of school facilities and student academic achievement. This study may be helpful to school administrators, school board members, parents, or community members interested in the topic of school facilities.

The research study is a review of research at Virginia Tech on the relationship between school building condition and student and teacher performance and attitudes. There have been several reviews or synthesis studies of the research in the field of school facilities over the last 65 years. One institution, Virginia Tech has produced several research studies in this area of scholarly work over the past two decades. With this large corpus of research directly related to Cash's theoretical model, first used in 1993, it becomes necessary to find out what the research has shown and also to find out what these researchers have advocated for further research. The study extracted 84 findings from the 20 studies reviewed with 67% being statistically significant. Only eight of the 20 relationships in the theoretical model had related findings. Building Condition and Faculty Attitude and Building Condition and Student Achievement had the highest number of related findings. The study states that a better Building Condition has a positive relationship on higher student achievement and attitudes. The synthesis of the findings also drew seven conclusions that should be factored into future research decisions. The study also extracted 74 recommendations for further research. The three relationships that had the greatest number of related recommendations for further research were Building Condition and Student Achievement, Building Condition and Student Attitudes, and Building Condition and Faculty Attitude. The relationships that were either not investigated or were investigated by one or two research studies are the areas that need more research. The theoretical model produced several propositions for further research. The propositions follow the logical progression of the model from the decisions of the school authorities and financial ability of the school system in determining the condition of the school building to the eventual effect the school building conditions have upon student and teacher performance and attitudes. The presented taxonomy of research needs, through the propositions, serves as a guide in determining the needs for filling the gaps in the research related to Building Condition and Student and Teacher Performance and Attitude at Virginia Tech and other institutions. / Ph. D.

Die evangelische St. Pankratius-Kirche in Lucka wird aktuell genutzt und dient wöchentlich zehn bis 20 Menschen als Ort der Messe. Die Kirche befindet sich zu Teilen in einem sanierungsbedürftigen Zustand, vor allem im Dachstuhl sind Schäden an der historischen Bausubstanz nicht zu übersehen. Zum Erhalt dieses Baudenkmals ist neben der Sanierung und konstruktiven Ertüchtigung auch ein Konzept zur erweiterten Nutzung geplant. In Anbetracht sinkender Mitgliederzahlen der Kirche ist eine Erweiterung des kulturellen Angebotes in diesem Gotteshaus notwendig, um die aktive Nutzung auch in den nächsten Jahrzehnten sicherzustellen. Diese Thesis soll als Vorarbeit und Grundlage für die Umsetzung von Sanierungsmaßnahmen dienen. Darin soll zum Einen die Tragkonstruktion des Daches vermessen und aus statischer Sicht betrachtet werden. Zum Anderen erfolgt eine Bauzustandsanalyse, welche Schadensuntersuchungen und Sanierungsempfehlungen beinhaltet.:1. Einleitung 1.1. Motivation 1.2. Aufbau der Arbeit 2. Vorstellung des Objektes 2.1. Geschichtliche Einordnung 2.2. Beschreibung der Kirche 3. Vermessung und Aufnahme des Dachstuhls 3.1. Messtechnik und Messablauf 3.2. Bestandsaufnahme 3.2.1. Bauteile 3.2.2. Tragwerk 3.2.3. Verbindungen 3.2.4. Bauteilquerschnitte 3.2.5. Visuelle Sortierung und Festigkeit 3.2.6. Verformungen 3.3. Überführung in ein 3D-Modell 4. Holz als Baustoff 4.1. Allgemein 4.2. Bemessung von Holz 4.3. Versagensmechanismen im Holzbau 4.4. Materialkennwerte von Holz 5. Lastannahme nach DIN EN 1991-1 5.1. Eigenlasten 5.2. Nutzlasten 5.3. Schneelasten 5.4. Windlasten 5.5. Zusammenfassung Lastfälle 6. Bildung des statischen Modells 6.1. Kraftfluss 6.2. Modellierung der Verbindungen 6.3. Tragverhalten 6.4. Statische Systeme 7. Statische Nachweise des Ist-Zustandes 7.1. Szenario 1 - System intakt 7.2. Szenario 2 - Ausfall Sparrenfußpunkt 8. Erfassen der Schadensbilder 8.1. Untersuchungen 8.1.1. Visuelle Untersuchungen 8.1.2. Feuchtemessung 8.1.3. Nachweis Sulfat und Bor 8.1.4. Nachweis chlorierter Kohlenwasserstoffe 8.1.5. Bestimmung der Käfernagsel 8.2. Bestimmung der Holzarten 8.3. Fotodokumentation 9. Schadensursachen 9.1. Biologische Einflüsse 9.1.1. Pilzbefall 9.1.2. Insektenbefall 3 9.2. Mechanische Einflüsse 9.3. Bauphysikalische Einflüsse 10.Bauliche Maßnahmen 10.1. Konstruktiver Holzschutz 10.2. Chemischer Holzschutz 10.3. Instandsetzung und Ertüchtigung 11.Denkmalschutz 12.Wirtschaftlichkeitsanalyse 13.Sanierungskonzept 14.Statische Nachweise der Ertüchtigungen 15.Zusammenfassung / The protestant St. Pankratius church in Lucka is currently in use and serves ten to 20 people as a place of mass every week. Parts of the church require redevelopment, especially the roof truss showing damage to the historic structure. To preserve this architectural monument, in addition to the renovation and structural reinforcement, a concept for expanded use is foreseen. Given the church’s declining membership, expanding the cultural offerings in this house of worship is necessary to ensure its active use in the coming decades. This thesis aims to serve as preliminary work and a basis for implementing renovation measures. It consists of two parts: First, the roof’s supporting structure will be measured and examined from a structural point of view. Second, the condition of the building will be analysed, including an investigation of damages and recommendations for renovations.:1. Einleitung 1.1. Motivation 1.2. Aufbau der Arbeit 2. Vorstellung des Objektes 2.1. Geschichtliche Einordnung 2.2. Beschreibung der Kirche 3. Vermessung und Aufnahme des Dachstuhls 3.1. Messtechnik und Messablauf 3.2. Bestandsaufnahme 3.2.1. Bauteile 3.2.2. Tragwerk 3.2.3. Verbindungen 3.2.4. Bauteilquerschnitte 3.2.5. Visuelle Sortierung und Festigkeit 3.2.6. Verformungen 3.3. Überführung in ein 3D-Modell 4. Holz als Baustoff 4.1. Allgemein 4.2. Bemessung von Holz 4.3. Versagensmechanismen im Holzbau 4.4. Materialkennwerte von Holz 5. Lastannahme nach DIN EN 1991-1 5.1. Eigenlasten 5.2. Nutzlasten 5.3. Schneelasten 5.4. Windlasten 5.5. Zusammenfassung Lastfälle 6. Bildung des statischen Modells 6.1. Kraftfluss 6.2. Modellierung der Verbindungen 6.3. Tragverhalten 6.4. Statische Systeme 7. Statische Nachweise des Ist-Zustandes 7.1. Szenario 1 - System intakt 7.2. Szenario 2 - Ausfall Sparrenfußpunkt 8. Erfassen der Schadensbilder 8.1. Untersuchungen 8.1.1. Visuelle Untersuchungen 8.1.2. Feuchtemessung 8.1.3. Nachweis Sulfat und Bor 8.1.4. Nachweis chlorierter Kohlenwasserstoffe 8.1.5. Bestimmung der Käfernagsel 8.2. Bestimmung der Holzarten 8.3. Fotodokumentation 9. Schadensursachen 9.1. Biologische Einflüsse 9.1.1. Pilzbefall 9.1.2. Insektenbefall 3 9.2. Mechanische Einflüsse 9.3. Bauphysikalische Einflüsse 10.Bauliche Maßnahmen 10.1. Konstruktiver Holzschutz 10.2. Chemischer Holzschutz 10.3. Instandsetzung und Ertüchtigung 11.Denkmalschutz 12.Wirtschaftlichkeitsanalyse 13.Sanierungskonzept 14.Statische Nachweise der Ertüchtigungen 15.Zusammenfassung

Aufgrund rechnerischer Defizite werden aktuell in Deutschland zahlreiche Brückenbauwerke durch Neubauten ersetzt. Bevor der Neubau errichtet werden kann, muss das bestehende Brückenbauwerk rückgebaut werden. Häufig liegen im Zuge der Rückbauplanung jedoch keine aktuellen Bestands- und Zustandsinformationen vor, die Planung erfolgt entsprechend anhand von Bestandsplänen und Annahmen zum tatsächlichen Bauwerkszustand. Eine deutlich realitätsnähere, und damit im Allgemeinen sichere, Bewertung ist mithilfe von Bestandsuntersuchungen möglich. Im Rahmen eines Forschungsprojektes sollen am Beispiel einer typischen Spannbetonbrücke der 1960er Jahre umfangreiche Bestandsuntersuchungen durchgeführt, wissenschaftlich ausgewertet und im Hinblick auf die Optimierung von Bestands- und insbesondere Rückbauplanungen bewertet werden. Dabei werden drei wesentliche Aspekte beleuchtet: die Erstellung von geeigneten Bestandsmodellen, die Ermittlung der Betoneigenschaften für die rechnerische Bewertung und die Beurteilung der nachträglichen Verankerung von Spanngliedern. Im Rahmen des Tagungsbeitrags sollen die durchgeführten Untersuchungen und vorliegenden Zwischenergebnisse präsentiert werden.

The diploma thesis deals with the passport of family houses and its creation. The first part describes the building condition survey from a theoretical point of view, its advantages, purposes and sorting, possible owners and so its legislative background. Thereafter it describes in detail the procedure of making the passport and applies the procedure on a particular family house in Brno. Medium passport of the family house focuses on describing the structural and technical condition. It also describes the current faults, errors and methods whose reveals them. Subsequently, the proposals for solution of these adjustments follows together with the resolution of emergency in specific cases.