Overview

This book introduces the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. It attempts to acquaint readers with the methods, materials, equipment and systems used for the construction of tall buildings. The text progresses through the stages of site investigation, excavation and foundations, basement construction, structural systems for the superstructure, site and material handling, wall and floor construction, cladding and roof construction. The construction sequence, merits and limitations of the various proprietary systems commonly used in these respective stages are discussed. This fourth edition also includes several new topics not covered in the previous edition. The target readers are practitioners and students in the related professions including architecture, engineering, building, real estate, construction, project and facilities management, and quantity and land surveying.

Full Product Details

Author:   M. Y. L. Chew
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9789814390132

ISBN 10:   9814390135
Pages:   450
Publication Date:   23 July 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Assembly of Building; Safety and Health; Site Investigation; Foundation; Basement Construction; Materials Handling and Mechanisation; Wall and Floor Construction; External Wall Construction; Roof Construction.

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