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Author:   Andrew Watts
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Edition:   1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.541kg
ISBN:  

9783211998762

ISBN 10:   3211998764
Pages:   202
Publication Date:   05 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

Modern Construction Series.- Aims of this Book.- INTRODUCTION: An overview of roof systems: Metals; Glass; Concrete; Timber; Plastics; Fabrics.- Working with manufacturers, fabricators and installers.- Performance testing of roofs: Air infiltration test; Water penetration tests; Wind resistance tests; Impact resistance test; Dismantling of sample.- Roof-mounted maintenance systems: Davits and monorails; Trolley systems: Davit systems; Monorails; Trolley systems.- METAL : Metal standing seam: Site-based method; Prefabricated methods; Sealed and ventilated roofs; Roof openings; Ridges and valleys; Eaves and parapets.- Profiled metal sheet: Profiled metal decks as substrates; Profiled metal roof sheeting; Sealed and ventilated methods; Twin skin construction; Ridges; Openings; Eaves and parapets; Ridges and valleys.- Composite panels: Single wall composite panels; Twin wall panels; Ridges; Verges; Eaves; Parapets and valley gutters.- Rainscreens: Panel arrangement; Parapets; Monopitch ridges and verges; Roof geometry; Roof soffits.- Metal canopies: Bolt fixed panels; Fixed metal louvre canopies; Electrically operated louvers.- GLASS: Greenhouse glazing and Capped systems: Greenhouse glazing; Modern roof glazing; Capped systems.- Silicone-sealed glazing and Rooflights: Silicone-sealed systems; Junctions; Use of capped profiles; Rooflights.- Bolt fixed glazing: Generic structural support methods; Supporting brackets; Bolt fixings; Arrangement of bolt fixings; Glazed units.- Bolt fixed glazing: Pitched roofs and rooflights: Base of glazed roof; External and internal folds; Small glazed rooflights; Larger rooflights.- Bolt fixed glazing: Twin wall roofs.- Bonded glass rooflights: Generic conical rooflight; Generic rectangular rooflight; Generic monopitch rooflight; Glass roof decks.- Glazed canopies: System assembly; Four edge restrained canopy; Bonded glass canopies CONCRETE: Concealed membrane: Materials; Structural joints; Parapet upstands; Balustrades and plinths, Rainwater outlets; Penetrations for pipes and ducts.- Exposed membrane: Polymer-based membranes; PVC membranes; FPO (TPO) membranes; Mechanically fixed method; Bonded fixing method; Parapets and upstands; Ballasted roofs.- Planted: Planted roof components; Soil depth; Overflows; Roof junctions; Rainwater outlets; Balcony planters.- TIMBER: Flat roof: Mastic asphalt coverings: Warm and cold roofs; The material; Warm roof build-up; Solar protection; Upstands; Eaves and verges; Penetrations; Gutters and rainwater outlets.- Flat roof. Bitumen-based sheet membranes: The material; Roof build-up; Solar protection; Fixing methods; Parapet upstands; Junction with tiled roof; Eaves and verges.- Pitched roof: Tiles: Plain tiles; Interlocking tiles; Ventilation; Eaves; Ridges; Verges; Hips and valleys; Abutments.- Pitched roof: Slates: Roof folds; Vents; Monopitch ridges; Dormer windows; Abutments Pitched roof: Metal: Standing seam cold roofs; Eaves and valley gutters; Ridges and abutments; Penetrations; Metal tiled roofs.- PLASTIC: GRP rooflights: Eaves and upstands; Verges; Abutments; Sliding roof panels.- GRP panels and shells: Smaller panels and shells; Larger panels and shells.- FABRIC: ETFE cushions: Cushions; Air supply; The material; Fabrication; Durability; Performance in fire.- Single membrane: Cone-shaped roof: Fabric roof principles; Fabric types; Comparison of types; Thermal insulation; Acoustics; Durability; Performance in fire; Condensation.- Single membrane: Barrel-shaped roof: Membrane roof fabrication; Membrane roof edges; Suspension points; Membrane folds.- REFERENCES: Photo references; Authorship; Bibliography; Index

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ANDREW WATTS, born 1957. Over fifteen years experience working as an architect in facade and roofs detailing.

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