Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Outlines the design considerations for ICF, covering formwork, speed of build, mortgage, insurance and planning, building regulations, fire resistance, accommodating services, thermal bridging and thermal mass. Describes the performance benefits in terms of energy efficiency, low running costs, acoustics, air tightness, responsible sourcing and local supply, waste and recycling, flood resistance and long life. Provides 3 case studies.
History
Ref. TCC/01/15. The Concrete Centre is part of the Mineral Products Association.
ISBN
9781908257079
Subjects
- Building systems/frame
- Lining/dry partitioning
- Building structure
- Concrete building systems/frame
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Materials
- Bricks/blocks
- Construction site equipment
- Insulating linings
- Concrete blocks
- Formwork
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete sector and provides material, design and construction guidance. Their aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete to realise the potential of the material. Funded by 15 major cement and concrete organisations, the Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, The Concrete Society, and the ready mix and precast concrete industries to ensure an integrated approach from the concrete sector to technical support, research, education, training and information services. The Reinforced Concrete Council and the Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau are now part of The Concrete Centre.