Case studies on residential buildings using steel
Publication 328
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
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Publication
Abstract
Provides information on using steel for residential buildings with details obtained from 12 case studies of recent projects, covering issues of efficiency, adaptability and high quality. This document aims to meet the constraints of construction in inner city locations as well as the demands of the multi-storey residential sector. It encompasses a wide range of steel technologies, including a 'mix' of technologies to achieve optimised design and better value in steel. The steel technologies covered by the case studies are: Light Steel Framing Modular Construction Slimdek and Slimflor Composite Construction.
Author
Lawson, R. M.
History
Case studies included: 1. Glasgow miles better for Slimdek. 2. High quality apartments using Slimdek at Portishead Marina. 3. Slimdek proves its colours at Harlequin court, Covent Garden. 4. Britain's tallest residential/commercial development in Manchester. 5. Leeds Nuffield hospital uses steel-intensive construction. 6. World's largest modular/steel framed building in Manchester. 7. Raines court creates affordable housing in North London. 8. Six-storey housing using light steel framing and bathroom modules. 9. Twenty-storey tower block is transformed using light steel framing. 10. Quality apartments using new Metframe flooring system. 11. Major affordable private housing project underway in Basingstoke. 12. Light steel framing for Heathrow hotel.
Subjects
- Steel building systems/frame
- Building structure
- Building types
- Housing/residential facilities
- Building systems/frame
Publisher History
With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.
Information
NBS
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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