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OverviewThis 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 DetailsAuthor: Yit Lin Michael Chew (Nus, S'pore)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: 9789814390132ISBN 10: 9814390135 Pages: 428 Publication Date: 23 July 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAssembly of Building; Safety and Health; Site Investigation; Foundation; Basement Construction; Materials Handling and Mechanisation; Wall and Floor Construction; External Wall Construction; Roof Construction.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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