Cladding of Buildings
Alan Brookes(Author)
Longman (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 1. April 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-582-06381-5 (ISBN)
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Description
This reference guide explains methods of production, performance, characteristics, applications and methods of assembly of glass reinforced plastics, glass reinforced cement, precast concrete, curtain walling, profiled sheeting and pressed metal panels. Professionals involved in the design of buildings, building construction and building management will also find it a valuable guide to current trends in architectural technology - the limitations assembly techniques and finishes of the new materials being used in lightweight construction and related jointing and fixing techniques. This information has hitherto been available only from a variety of different sources, such as trade associations, research institutes, architectural journals and conference reports.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
line and half-tone illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-06381-5 (9780582063815)
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Alan J. Brookes
Cladding of Buildings
Book
02/1998
3rd Edition
Spon Press
€78.17
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Content
Precast concrete cladding; glass reinforced polyester (GRP); glass fibre reinforced concrete (GRC); profiled metal and asbestos cement cladding; sheet metal cladding panels; curtain walling.