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Insulating concrete formwork. A guide to performance benefits of ICF solutions
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Outlines the design considerations for ICF, covering formwork, speed of build, mortgage, insurance and planning, building regulations, fire resistance, accommodating services, thermal bridging and thermal mass. Describes the performance benefits in terms of energy efficiency, low running costs, acoustics, air tightness, responsible sourcing and local supply, waste and recycling, flood resistance and long life. Provides 3 case studies.
Document History
Ref. TCC/01/15. The Concrete Centre is part of the Mineral Products Association.
ISBN
9781908257079
Publisher Information
The Concrete Centre
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete sector and provides material, design and construction guidance. Their aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete to realise the potential of the material. Funded by 15 major cement and concrete organisations, the Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, The Concrete Society, and the ready mix and precast concrete industries to ensure an integrated approach from the concrete sector to technical support, research, education, training and information services. The Reinforced Concrete Council and the Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau are now part of The Concrete Centre.
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