Building the Future: Innovation in design, materials and construction / Edition 1

by G.S.T. Armer, J.L. Clarke, F.K. Garas

Overview

This book forms the proceedings of the international seminar held by the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Building Research Establishment in Brighton in April 1993. It brings together contributions from 20 countries on recent innovations in building and construction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780419183808
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/03/1994
Pages:	492
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

G.S.T. Armer, J.L. Clarke, F.K. Garas

Table of Contents

Preface, Acknowledgements, PART ONE: GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHY, PART TWO: TIMBER, PART THREE: NEW STRUCTURAL MATERIALS, PART FOUR: NEW CONCRETE MATERIALS, PART FIVE: NEW CONCRETE TECHNIQUES AND MASONRY STRUCTURES, PART SIX: STEEL/CONCRETE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, PART SEVEN: STEEL STRUCTURES, PART EIGHT: NEW CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, Author Index, Subject Index

Editorial Reviews

'an interesting collection of ideas to stimulate one's ideas for the future...the papers referenced will almost certainly add useful information to your existing knowledge.' - Proc. Instn. Civ. Engrs. Stucts. & Bldgs

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