Construction technology for tall buildings [electronic resource] / Chew Yit Lin, Michael.
By: Chew, M. Y. L
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Computer filePublisher: Singapore : World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd., ©2009Edition: 3rd ed.Description: 1 online resource (416 p.) : ill., maps.ISBN: 9789812818621.Subject(s): Tall buildings -- Design and construction | Electronic booksDDC classification: 690 Online resources: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Summary: "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 third edition also includes several new topics not covered in the previous edition."-- Publisher's website.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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 third edition also includes several new topics not covered in the previous edition."-- Publisher's website.
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