Books about Precast from Amazon.com

As a building material, precast concrete allows a wide range of sculptural forms and design options By treating the surface in various ways, fascinating textures and fine finishes can be produced.

This book provides a systematic overview of the variety of applications for such concrete elements throughout Europe. Author David Bennett provides in-depth information on newly developed, especially lightweight forms of concrete such as GRC (Glass-Fibre Reinforced Concrete), Ductal and CRC (Compact Reinforced Composite). A selection of some 24 projects which are of particular significance, are documented in detail and provide a wealth of inspiring design ideas. The appendix comprises an overview of the building practices in the individual European countries and the availability of concrete elements. Amongst the buildings documented are the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh by Enric Miralles Benedetta Tagliabue, the Synagogue in Dresden by Wandel, Hoefer, Lorch + Hirsch, and the Mexican Embassy in Berlin by Gonz lez de Le n..
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* Presents the basics of seismic-resistant design of concrete structures.
* Provides a major focus on the seismic design of precast bracing systems .
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Whether evaluating concrete systems for low-rise buildings or managing projects, this one-stop resource is a huge time and money saver. Coverage for each system includes: properties and advantages, logistics of construction, logistics of connecting to other concrete systems, costs of installation, code and regulatory status, technical and testing information, and sources of additional information..
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'Precast Concrete Structures' introduces the subject in detail looking at the design process, manufacture and construction using precast concrete for multi-storey buildings. Detailed structural analysis of the material and its use is provided. The theory is supported by practical case studies and worked examples. There are explanatory illustrations throughout.



Endorsed by the British Precast Concrete Federation and written by an acknowledged authority, this is the first book to explain and educate the student in the uses and advantages of precast concrete.

First book on design of precast concrete structures for undergraduate students in civil and structural engineering, building technology and architecture.Fully illustrated with many worked examples.Written by an expert with many years industrial and teaching experience in the subject..
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