Wall technology: Volume E: Large heavy units on framed buildings and in-situ concrete
Special Publication SP 87/E
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Special Publication
Abstract
Volume E has two parts dealing with precast and in-situ concrete. Part 1 brings together up to date information on the well tried and the more recently developed techniques of precast concrete panel construction used principally as cladding to multi-storey steel or reinforced concrete framed buildings. There are interesting possibilities for the three-dimensional modelling of facades shared with the technologies using GRC and GRP. The potential for fast erection programmes comparable with those when lighter-weight materials are used has attractions where inherent strength and solidity is also an important factor. Part 2 deals with construction using in-situ concrete as a wall material as distinct from use, when reinforced, as a material with which to construct only a building's frame. The techniques vary from the most basic concept of un-reinforced 'no fines' low rise structures for houses to large multi-storey or utilitarian structures, for example grain silos, where the strength of reinforced concrete allied to its potential for being formed into complex shapes will continue to be the main criteria.
ISBN
9780860173427
Subjects
- Concrete building systems/frame
- Precast concrete panel/slab cladding
- Building structure
- Large panel system buildings
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Cladding/covering
- Materials
- In situ concrete/cement
- Building systems/frame
- Panel/slab cladding, external insulating cladding
Publisher History
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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