Fabrication
1st Edition
Published on 9. May 2008
192 pages
978-1-136-40389-7 (ISBN)
Description
Packed with stunning images this is an indispensable visual guide illustrating and explaining current fabrication processes and material transformation. Providing a documentary of an eclectic range of fabrication techniques, this is the ideal reference for designers who wish to learn more about the materials and current technologies in material production available to them.
Featuring the work of 12 fabricators based in the UK, the case studies displayed range from manufacture of complex wire rope, the processes of metal spinning, large-scale composite casting, to computer controlled sheet steel fabrication. With a full knowledge of how the materials are transformed, this book provides readers with a greater ability to employ material processes for their own designs and to better understand material fabrication. This is a book that provides information on contemporary technology and design inspiration in abundance.
Featuring the work of 12 fabricators based in the UK, the case studies displayed range from manufacture of complex wire rope, the processes of metal spinning, large-scale composite casting, to computer controlled sheet steel fabrication. With a full knowledge of how the materials are transformed, this book provides readers with a greater ability to employ material processes for their own designs and to better understand material fabrication. This is a book that provides information on contemporary technology and design inspiration in abundance.
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"...Packed with stunning images, Fabrication is an ideal reference for designers who wish to learn more about contemporary technology and design inspiration in abundance." - Asid IconMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
12,19 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-40389-7 (9781136403897)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Peter Silver | William McLean
Fabrication
Fabrication - The Designers Guide the illustrated works of twelve specialist UK fabricators
Book
01/2017
1st Edition
Routledge
€230.65
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Peter Silver | William McLean
Fabrication
Fabrication - The Designers Guide the illustrated works of twelve specialist UK fabricators
Book
01/2006
1st Edition
Architectural Press
€59.51
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Pete Silver, William McLean, Simon Veglio, Samantha Hardingham, Pete Silver, William McLean
Content
Introduction; Chapter 1 Sheet Metal; Chapter 2 Softwood Timber; Chapter 3 Glass-Reinforced Plastic; Chapter 4 Tensile Steel; Chapter 5 Steel Sections; Chapter 6 Limestone; Chapter 7 Terrazzo Concrete; Chapter 8 Membrane Fabric; Chapter 9 Float Glass; Chapter 10 Tensile Yarns; Chapter 11 Cast Metal; Chapter 12 Spun Metal;
