Construction Technology for Tall Buildings
eBook - PDF

Construction Technology for Tall Buildings

  1. 416 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Construction Technology for Tall Buildings

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. CONTENTS
  2. Acknowledgement
  3. Preface
  4. Chapter 1. Assembly of Building
  5. Chapter 2. Safety and Health
  6. Chapter 3. Site Investigation
  7. Chapter 4. Foundation
  8. Chapter 5. Basement Construction
  9. Chapter 6. Materials Handling and Mechanisation
  10. Chapter 7. Wall and Floor Construction
  11. Chapter 8. External Wall Construction
  12. Chapter 9. Roof Construction
  13. Index

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